# Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

> An aging archaeologist races Soviet agents through Cold War South America to return a mysterious crystal skull before its secrets become a global threat.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/178

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Adventure, Action
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Cast: Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf, Ray Winstone, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent, Igor Jijikine
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367882/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: energetic, nostalgic, witty, blockbuster movie night, adventure marathon

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