Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

PG-13

2008

2h 2m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Action

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It's the height of the Cold War, and famous archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), returning from his latest adventure, finds out his job at Marshall College is in jeopardy. He meets Mutt (Shia La Beouf), a young man who wants Indy to help him find the legendary Crystal Skull of Akator, and the pair set out for Peru. However, deadly agent Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) is searching for the powerful artifact, too, because the Soviets believe it can help them conquer the world.

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Critics Consensus

Though the plot elements are certainly familiar, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull still delivers the thrills and Harrison Ford's return in the title role is more than welcome.

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Joe Williams

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Apr 13, 2023

B

There are so many levels of nostalgia piled onto Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull that it’s hard to unearth a nugget of new inspiration; but the golden oldies that are doled out should dazzle those who cheer for the familiar.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Apr 12, 2023

3.5/5

It is like seeing a dear old friend. Indiana once made us all feel we could be stronger and braver, if we tried. And he wasn't a silly modern superhero, just a guy who combined a thirst for knowledge with great courage and ingenuity.

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Sukhdev Sandhu

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Apr 12, 2023

Ford himself is absolutely fine.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

May 24, 2026

6/10

Honestly I cannot think of another film where I enjoy the first half so much, and then dislike the second with the same enthusiasm.

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Joseph Tomastik

Loud and Clear Reviews

Nov 21, 2024

3/5

Despite the film’s many poor choices that range from mildly distracting to hugely damaging, I found plenty to like in Crystal Skull, and I don’t think it completely goes against the spirit of the Indiana Jones movies

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Andrew Collins

Radio Times

Apr 12, 2024

4/5

Though exhausting and relentless, it's hard to dislike, thanks to Ford's weary charm, his leather-jacketed new wingman Shia LaBeouf, and an emphasis on pleasingly "old school" stuntwork.

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Owen C

@RT70768221 Oct 23, 2026

This movie was my first true love as a child. Not in a weird way, just my first genuine thing I loved ever, if you asked my older brother or dad they would tell you how much I loved watching this on a Friday. It was and will always be the first thing I truly loved, I still love it so to this day. It has some flaws but at the same time it makes Indy epic, sets up his legacy to be continued by Mutt, and is just such a fun film overall. Mac is also by far the funniest character and John hurt as Oxley is great for the few lines he has (may John Hurt rest in peace). Overall I love this movie so much, it is my favourite in the entire franchise (fifth didn’t happen because it took a poo on this perfect movie by killing off mutt and making Indy divorced, that will always hurt me as a decision the fifth made, I can’t acknowledge it for that reason it insulted my first love.) I love this movie so much. Thank you to everyone that was involved in making this gem!!!! You made my entire childhood!

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Paul S

@PManRager Oct 19, 2026

This movie misses all of the marks that made the first three Indiana Jones movies so iconic. With a story that feels incredibly doctored, there were many moments that felt stale compared to the other films. Despite this movie's flaws, it was still an incredibly action-packed thrill ride with plenty of awesome moments to leave anyone hooked. Even though I didn't like it as much as the original movies, I still enjoyed watching it, and it was a lot of fun. I definitely recommend this for action, adventure, and sci-fi fans!

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 7, 2026

it's an okay movie but not the best which is the first Indiana Jones movie!

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Musa A

@doodleflame Aug 27, 2026

It was a pretty decent movie. I liked it, but I felt that aliens were a little far fetched - it was still awesome and I overall liked that sci fi vibe

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Lincoln L

@Linkolnbio2 Jul 21, 2026

It's the exact same plot of the first one but with aliens

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 12, 2026

Um filme muito bom se você for dormir quando eles chegarem ao Peru.

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Synopsis

It's the height of the Cold War, and famous archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), returning from his latest adventure, finds out his job at Marshall College is in jeopardy. He meets Mutt (Shia La Beouf), a young man who wants Indy to help him find the legendary Crystal Skull of Akator, and the pair set out for Peru. However, deadly agent Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) is searching for the powerful artifact, too, because the Soviets believe it can help them conquer the world.

Director: Steven Spielberg
Producer: Frank Marshall
Screenwriter: David Koepp
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Lucasfilm Ltd.
Rating: PG-13 (Scary Images|Adventure Violence)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 22, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 28, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $317.0M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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