Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
“The adventure continues...”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Harrison Ford
Indiana Jones
Cate Blanchett
Irina Spalko
Karen Allen
Marion Ravenwood
Shia LaBeouf
Mutt Williams
Ray Winstone
George 'Mac' McHale
John Hurt
Professor Harold Oxley
Jim Broadbent
Dean Charles Stanforth
Igor Jijikine
Antonin Dovchenko
Dimitri Diatchenko
Russian Suit
Ilia Volok
Russian Suit
Emmanuel Todorov
Russian Soldier
Pasha D. Lychnikoff
Russian Soldier
Andrew Divoff
Russian Soldier
Venya Manzyuk
Russian Soldier
Alan Dale
General Bob Ross
Joel Stoffer
Taylor
Neil Flynn
Smith
Vincent Foster
Minister
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 21, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$185M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$786.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.25x
+$601.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Screenplay & Story
- David Koepp
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $185M
- Worldwide Gross
- $786.6M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Lucasfilm Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Spielberg
David Koepp, George Lucas, Philip Kaufman, Jeff Nathanson
John Williams
Janusz Kamiński
Michael Kahn
Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, George Lucas
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Marshall
Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Michael Kahn
Editor
Steven Spielberg
Director
David Koepp
Screenplay
Janusz Kamiński
Director of Photography
Gary Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Guy Hendrix Dyas
Production Design
Darrin Prescott
Stunt Coordinator
Mary Zophres
Costume Design
Pablo Helman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marshall Richard Krasser
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
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What is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull about?
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.
Who directed Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull?
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who stars in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull?
The principal cast of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull includes Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf, Ray Winstone.
When was Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull released and how long is it?
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull?
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull had a reported production budget of $185M and grossed $786.6M at the worldwide box office (4.25 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was composed by John Williams.
Is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull based on a book or true story?
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "George Lucas", Characters: "Philip Kaufman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull?
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).