Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
The movie you know. The story you don’t.
2025 · 1h 28m · TV-14
Documentary
Directed by
Laurent Bouzereau
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Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
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.
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