Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
A brisk adventure unfolds as Indy races Soviet agents to uncover a crystal skull's supernatural powers.
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.
How intense is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull?
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull feels like
- Tone
- pulpyepic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull for you?
Is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull scary?
Only a little. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull?
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull?
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is streaming on Disney+ and Paramount+.
Does Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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