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Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
The movie you know. The story you don’t.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
88 min
Release Date
2025-06-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
27
Vote Average
7.6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Steven Spielberg
Self
Cameron Crowe
Self
Jordan Peele
Self
Steven Soderbergh
Self
Carl Gottlieb
Self
J.J. Abrams
Self
Emily Blunt
Self
Ross Williams
Self
George Lucas
Self
Robert Zemeckis
Self
James Cameron
Self
Wendy Benchley
Self
Guillermo del Toro
Self
John Williams
Self
Joe Alves
Self
Clayton Benchley
Self
Nat Benchley
Self
Tracy Benchley Turner
Self
Jim Beller
Self
Meaghan Brosnan
Self
Philippe Cousteau Jr.
Self
Rene Ben David
Self
Candace Fields
Self
Carol Fligor
Self
Jonathan Filley
Self
Austin Gallagher
Self
Lorraine Gary
Self
Gibbs Kuguru
Self
John Mandelman
Self
Janet Maslin
Self
Greg Nicotero
Self
Stephen R. Palumbi
Self
Todd Rebello
Self
Ian Shaw
Self
Brian Skerry
Self
Greg Skomal
Self
Roy Scheider
Self
Robert Shaw
Self
Richard Dreyfuss
Self
Peter Benchley
Self
Murray Hamilton
Self
Beverly Powers
Self
Jeffrey Kramer
Self
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