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Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025)

Directed by Laurent Bouzereau

Documentary

Overview

The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors alongside Steven Spielberg, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the film uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.

Rated NR | Length 88 minutes

Actors

Steven Spielberg | Cameron Crowe | Jordan Peele | Steven Soderbergh | Carl Gottlieb | J.J. Abrams | Emily Blunt | Ross Williams | George Lucas | Robert Zemeckis | James Cameron | Wendy Benchley | Guillermo del Toro | John Williams | Joe Alves | Clayton Benchley | Nat Benchley | Tracy Benchley Turner | Jim Beller | Meaghan Brosnan | Philippe Cousteau | Rene Ben David | Candace Fields | Carol Fligor | Jonathan Filley | Austin Gallagher | Lorraine Gary | Gibbs Kuguru | John Mandelman | Janet Maslin | Gregory Nicotero | Stephen R. Palumbi | Todd Rebello | Ian Shaw | Brian Skerry | Greg Skomal

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Viewing Notes

Great nostalgia watch for me, having lived through that summer of JAWS. A lot of nice archival footage detailing the genesis of the story, the production difficulties, and the audience reaction. Also, interviews with major directors on how the film influenced their careers.

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