Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

The adventure continues...

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Produced by Paramount Pictures, Lucasfilm Ltd.

2008122 min6.0 / 10

A globe-trotting adventure romp that balances nostalgic 1950s thrills with absurdist elements, driven by action and spectacle rather than depth.

Set during the Cold War, the Soviets—led by sword-wielding Irina Spalko—are in search of a crystal skull which has supernatural powers related to a mystical Lost City of Gold. Indy is coerced to head to Peru at the behest of a young man whose friend—and Indy's colleague—Professor Oxley has been captured for his knowledge of the skull's whereabouts.

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  • Is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Does Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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