# Where to watch The World of 'The Dark Crystal' (1983) in the UK

> The World of 'The Dark Crystal' (1983) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1983  
**Runtime:** 57 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.7/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T21:36:23.286Z)  

## Synopsis

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 innovations in the field of animatronics, art design, film making, and Henson's own brand of magic. Requiring 5 years of production, including over two years of pre-production, The Dark Crystal was inspired by the imagination of artist Brian Froud and conceived by scores of talented designers, builders, technicians, and performers. The World of the Dark Crystal shows how Jim Henson's Creature Shop in London and the Muppet Workshop in New York brought Brian Froud's art and Jim Henson's vision to life.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/163884-the-world-of-the-dark-crystal/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The World of 'The Dark Crystal' for free in the UK?**

The World of 'The Dark Crystal' (1983) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.

**Is The World of 'The Dark Crystal' on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The World of 'The Dark Crystal' is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/163884/the-world-of-the-dark-crystal-1983
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/eue90vKGguejoUfYOGMlKCd5W4i.jpg
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