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.
Directed by Laurent Bouzereau
behind the scenes
filmmaking
making of
archive footage
horror filmmaking
documentary filmmaking
movie set
working conditions
jaws
celebrity interview
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blockbuster
inspirational story
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Cast
Steven Spielberg
Self
Cameron Crowe
Self
Jordan Peele
Self
Steven Soderbergh
Self
Carl Gottlieb
Self
J.J. Abrams
Self
Emily Blunt
Self
George Lucas
Self
Robert Zemeckis
Self
James Cameron
Self
Guillermo del Toro
Self
John Williams
Self
Crew
Laurent Bouzereau
Director
Blake Neely
Original Music Composer
Laurent Bouzereau
Producer
Darryl Frank
Producer
Justin Falvey
Producer
Jeffrey Kramer
Consulting Producer
Greg Nicotero
Consulting Producer
Popular Reviews
45 reviews
Josie Faas
6.0★ · 04/07/26
When im a shark
When im a shark
Matthew Patterson
Best Spielberg
Best Spielberg
Jess Bock
7.0★ · 02/23/26
I didn't know the lore was this deep damn
I didn't know the lore was this deep damn
LillyIsSilly
8.0★ · 12/26/25
There was no reason for Emily Blunt to be in this! Anyway I love Jaws and I love Spielberg 🩷
There was no reason for Emily Blunt to be in this! Anyway I love Jaws and I love Spielberg 🩷
Lily
not only did we stay and watch jaws but we also watched this documentary on the making of jaws that was on immediately after! good stuff!
not only did we stay and watch jaws but we also watched this documentary on the making of jaws that was on immediately after! good stuff!
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