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The World of 'The Dark Crystal'

6.7198357mNRMovieDocumentary

A documentary which explores the making of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal', which originally aired on PBS in the United States on January 9, 1983. This one-hour documentary details the technological…

DirectorJim Henson
ProducerAnthony Goldsmith

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Cast · Directed by Jim Henson

JHJim Henson
Jim Henson
Self
BFBrian Froud
Brian Froud
Self
WMWendy Midener
Wendy Midener
Self
GKGary Kurtz
Gary Kurtz
Self
FOFrank Oz
Frank Oz
Self
FN
Fred Nihda
Self
KMKathryn Mullen
Kathryn Mullen
Self
JA
Jean-Pierre Amiel
Self
LC
Lyle Conway
Self
OM
Oswald Morris
Self
SWSteve Whitmire
Steve Whitmire
Self

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The World of 'The Dark Crystal' — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The World of 'The Dark Crystal'?

The World of 'The Dark Crystal' is streaming on Shout! Factory, Shout! Factory TV and YouTube Free in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The World of 'The Dark Crystal' on Netflix?

No, The World of 'The Dark Crystal' is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Shout! Factory and Shout! Factory TV.

Is The World of 'The Dark Crystal' on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The World of 'The Dark Crystal' isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Shout! Factory and Shout! Factory TV instead.

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The World of 'The Dark Crystal' is available to stream free (with ads) on Shout! Factory TV and YouTube Free in United States.