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Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
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Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025-06-20 · 88 min · ★ 7.5

Documentary

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.

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Directors
Laurent Bouzereau
Production companies
National Geographic, Nedland Films, Amblin Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Steven SpielbergSteven SpielbergSelf
Cameron CroweCameron CroweSelf
Jordan PeeleJordan PeeleSelf
Steven SoderberghSteven SoderberghSelf
Carl GottliebCarl GottliebSelf
J.J. AbramsJ.J. AbramsSelf
Emily BluntEmily BluntSelf
Ross WilliamsSelf
George LucasGeorge LucasSelf
Robert ZemeckisRobert ZemeckisSelf
James CameronJames CameronSelf
Wendy BenchleySelf
Guillermo del ToroGuillermo del ToroSelf
John WilliamsJohn WilliamsSelf
Joe AlvesJoe AlvesSelf
Clayton BenchleySelf
Nat BenchleyNat BenchleySelf
Tracy Benchley TurnerSelf
Jim BellerSelf
Meaghan BrosnanSelf

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