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The Making of 'Jurassic Park'

Film · 1995

This documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Jurassic Park," one of the 90's biggest hits and a milestone in special effects development. Narrated by James Earl Jones, it includes footage of the filming process, as well as interviews with director Steven Spielberg, and other members of the cast and crew, who give their insights into what it was like working together on this project and the efforts it took to bring the film to completion.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. John Schultzdirector · writer
  2. John Paceeditor
  3. David Palmereditor
  4. George Zaloomexecutive producer
  5. Les Mayfieldexecutive producer
  6. Shawn Maurercinematographer
  7. Jean-Michel Michenaudproducer

On screen

  1. Stan Winstonlead actor
  2. Michael Crichtonlead actor
  3. James Earl Joneslead actor
  4. Steven Spielberglead actor
  5. Jack Hornersupporting actor
  6. Michael Lantierisupporting actor
  7. Mark A.Z. Dippésupporting actor
  8. Phil Tippettsupporting actor
  9. Dennis Murensupporting actor
  10. Rick Cartersupporting actor
  11. Dean Cundeysupporting actor
  12. Alex Seidenguest actor
  13. Tom St. Amandguest actor
  14. Christopher Boyesguest actor
  15. Craig Hayesguest actor
  16. Eric Armstrongguest actor
  17. Randal M. Dutraguest actor
  18. Steve Williamsguest actor
  19. Gary Rydstromguest actor
  20. Bob Peckguest actor
  21. Ariana Richardsguest actor
  22. Martin Ferreroguest actor
  23. Joseph Mazzelloguest actor
  24. Richard Attenboroughguest actor
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From the people who made The Making of 'Jurassic Park'

48
  1. Drive Me Crazy1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. The Making of 'The Lost World'1997 · FilmExceptional· 11 shared
  3. Aliens in the Attic2009 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer2011 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  5. Like Mike2002 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  6. The Making of Back to the Future1986 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  7. Encino Man1992 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. Adventures in Babysitting2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Tower of Terror1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. The Making of '1941'1996 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  12. A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. The Love Bug1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. The Making of 'Jaws'1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  15. The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun1987 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  16. Making 'Taxi Driver'1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Roger Rabbit and the Secrets of Toon Town1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  18. Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Flubber1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  20. The Making of 'Cape Fear'2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Miracle on 34th Street1994 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. Psycho IV: The Beginning1990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  23. Music by John Williams2024 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  24. American Outlaws2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Blue Streak1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. The Man2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. Code Name: The Cleaner2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. All in the Family1971 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  29. Remember Sunday2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse1991 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  31. The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'1996 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  32. Van Wilder: Freshman Year2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  33. Best Night Ever2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  34. Date Movie2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  35. Some Guy Who Kills People2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  37. Meet the Spartans2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  38. Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  39. Johnson Family Vacation2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  40. Boat Trip2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  41. Epic Movie2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  42. Disaster Movie2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  43. Black Dynamite2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  44. Thunderstruck2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  48. Superfast!2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Return to Jurassic ParkSteven SpielbergMichael Crichton2011 · FilmStrong· 14 shared
  2. LookerMichael Crichton1981 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. The First Great Train RobberyMichael Crichton1978 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. ComaMichael Crichton1978 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. TwisterMichael CrichtonSteven Spielberg1996 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  6. WestworldMichael Crichton1973 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. RunawayMichael Crichton1984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. GhostsStan Winston1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. PumpkinheadStan Winston1988 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. ERMichael Crichton1994 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  11. The Lost World: Jurassic ParkSteven Spielberg1997 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
  12. Rising SunMichael Crichton1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Amblin'Steven Spielberg1968 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. On the LotSteven Spielberg2007 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  15. Vanessa in the GardenSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. War HorseSteven Spielberg2011 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  17. The FabelmansSteven Spielberg2022 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  18. A.I. Artificial IntelligenceSteven Spielberg2001 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  19. Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001Steven SpielbergPhil Tippett2007 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  20. LincolnSteven Spielberg2012 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  21. Close Encounters of the Third KindSteven Spielberg1977 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. PoltergeistSteven Spielberg1982 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  23. MunichSteven Spielberg2005 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  24. Back to the Future Part IISteven SpielbergDean Cundey1989 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  25. Back to the Future Part IIISteven SpielbergDean Cundey1990 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  26. Empire of the SunSteven Spielberg1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  27. LIGHT & MAGICDennis MurenPhil Tippett2022 · TV seriesStrong· 5 shared
  28. Amazing Stories: The Movie IISteven Spielberg1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. Mad GodPhil TippettDennis Muren2021 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  30. CasperSteven SpielbergDean Cundey1995 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  31. The GooniesSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  32. The BFGSteven Spielberg2016 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  33. AmistadSteven Spielberg1997 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  34. High IncidentSteven Spielberg1996 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  35. Saving Private RyanSteven Spielberg1998 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  36. The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'Steven Spielberg2001 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  37. Garfield's Pet ForceMark A.Z. Dippé2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  38. Amazing StoriesSteven Spielberg1985 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  39. Invasion AmericaSteven Spielberg1998 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  40. From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & MagicDennis MurenSteven Spielberg1999 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  41. Halloweentown HighMark A.Z. Dippé2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  42. War of the WorldsSteven Spielberg2005 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  43. HookSteven SpielbergDean Cundey1991 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  44. Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the FederationPhil Tippett2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  45. KomodoMichael Lantieri1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  46. Ready Player OneSteven SpielbergRick Carter2018 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  47. Who Framed Roger RabbitSteven SpielbergDean Cundey1988 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  48. Raiders of the Lost ArkSteven Spielberg1981 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  49. Back to the FutureSteven SpielbergDean Cundey1985 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  50. Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects TitanSteven SpielbergPhil Tippett2012 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  51. Disclosure DaySteven Spielberg2026 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  52. The PostSteven Spielberg2017 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  53. Three FugitivesJames Earl JonesRick Carter1989 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  54. Lincoln: An American JourneySteven Spielberg2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  55. Garfield Gets RealMark A.Z. Dippé2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  56. Voices from the ListSteven Spielberg2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  57. 1941Steven SpielbergMichael Kahn1979 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  58. E.T. the Extra-TerrestrialSteven Spielberg1982 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  59. A Timeless CallSteven Spielberg2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  60. Schindler's ListSteven Spielberg1993 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  61. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullSteven SpielbergMichael Kahn2008 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  62. What Lies BeneathSteven SpielbergRick Carter2000 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  63. SpawnMark A.Z. Dippé1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  64. DuelSteven Spielberg1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  65. WestworldMichael Crichton2016 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  66. The Color PurpleSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  67. Tales from the FutureSteven Spielberg2010 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  68. The Sugarland ExpressSteven Spielberg1974 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  69. The TerminalSteven Spielberg2004 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  70. Indiana Jones and the Temple of DoomSteven SpielbergMichael Kahn1984 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  71. Indiana Jones and the Last CrusadeSteven SpielbergMichael Kahn1989 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  72. Catch Me If You CanSteven Spielberg2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  73. Used CarsSteven SpielbergMichael Kahn1980 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  74. AlwaysSteven Spielberg1989 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  75. A Case of the Cold War: Bridge of SpiesSteven Spielberg2016 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  76. The Unfinished JourneySteven Spielberg1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  77. Amazing StoriesSteven Spielberg1986 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  78. Something EvilSteven Spielberg1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  79. DisclosureMichael Crichton1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  80. Bridge of SpiesSteven Spielberg2015 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  81. Gremlins 3Steven Spielberg2027 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  82. Shooting WarSteven Spielberg2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  83. The Adventures of TintinSteven Spielberg2011 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  84. JawsSteven Spielberg1975 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  85. AnimaniacsSteven Spielberg1993 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  86. The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'Steven SpielbergDennis Muren1984 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  87. Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making GremlinsSteven Spielberg2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  88. Jurassic World DominionSteven Spielberg2022 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  89. Mermaid Chronicles Part 1: She CreatureStan Winston2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  90. SpielbergSteven Spielberg2017 · FilmNotable· 6 shared
  91. Hellraiser: DeaderStan Winston2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  92. From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the CreaturesSteven Spielberg2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  93. MarmadukeMark A.Z. Dippé2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  94. Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. ZanuckSteven Spielberg2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  95. The Deaths of Ian StoneStan Winston2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  96. Jurassic Park IIISteven Spielberg2001 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  97. Savage!Steven Spielberg1973 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  98. AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary EditionSteven Spielberg2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  99. ArachnophobiaSteven SpielbergMichael Kahn1990 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  100. Twilight Zone: The MovieSteven Spielberg1983 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  101. Amazing StoriesSteven Spielberg2020 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  102. Night GallerySteven Spielberg1969 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  103. Pinky and the BrainSteven Spielberg1995 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  104. Ace Eli and Rodger of the SkiesSteven Spielberg1973 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  105. Warner at WarSteven Spielberg2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  106. Class of '61Steven Spielberg1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  107. West Side StorySteven Spielberg2021 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  108. no artwork
    Stanley Kubrick in FocusSteven Spielberg2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  109. Honey, We Shrunk OurselvesDean Cundey1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  110. Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars TrilogySteven SpielbergJames Earl Jones2004 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  111. Terminator 2: Judgment DayStan Winston1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  112. I Wanna Hold Your HandSteven Spielberg1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  113. DadSteven Spielberg1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  114. Soul ManJames Earl Jones1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  115. Into the WestSteven Spielberg2005 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  116. The AmbulanceJames Earl Jones1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  117. Minority ReportSteven SpielbergMichael Kahn2002 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  118. Jurassic World Camp CretaceousSteven Spielberg2020 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  119. The 13th WarriorMichael Crichton1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  120. SphereMichael Crichton1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  121. The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John WilliamsSteven Spielberg2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  122. GremlinsSteven Spielberg1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  123. Wrong TurnStan Winston2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  124. Young Sherlock HolmesSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  125. The Money PitSteven Spielberg1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  126. The 41–Year–Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About ItMark A.Z. Dippé2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  127. A Wish for Wings That WorkSteven Spielberg1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  128. Pinky, Elmyra & The BrainSteven Spielberg1998 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  129. OsloSteven SpielbergRick Carter2021 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  130. A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American ZoetropeSteven Spielberg2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  131. Men in BlackSteven Spielberg1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  132. United States of TaraSteven Spielberg2009 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  133. Three Kinds of Close EncountersSteven Spielberg2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  134. The Bloody HundredthSteven Spielberg2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  135. The Last DaysSteven Spielberg1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  136. Continental DivideSteven Spielberg1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  137. Rising: Rebuilding Ground ZeroSteven Spielberg2011 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  138. The 'E.T.' JournalsSteven Spielberg2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  139. Semper FiSteven Spielberg2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  140. George Lucas: Creating an EmpireSteven SpielbergDennis Muren2005 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  141. Joe Versus the VolcanoSteven Spielberg1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  142. Gardens of StoneJames Earl Jones1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  143. Catch Me If You Can: Behind the CameraSteven Spielberg2003 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  144. The PsychiatristSteven Spielberg1971 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  145. Gremlins 2: The New BatchSteven Spielberg1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  146. Something's Coming: West Side StorySteven Spielberg2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  147. DreamsSteven Spielberg1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  148. The ChubbChubbs!Eric Armstrong2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  149. Freakazoid!Steven Spielberg1995 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  150. Jurassic World: Fallen KingdomSteven Spielberg2018 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  151. Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of LothalJames Earl Jones2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Same franchise

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  1. Jurassic Park1993 · FilmExceptional· 14 shared