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Jurassic Park
Amblin Entertainment Amblin Entertainment
Universal Pictures Universal Pictures
Jurassic Park Collection Jurassic Park Collection

Jurassic Park

An adventure 65 million years in the making.

1993 127 min ★ 8.0 (18,331) Released
Adventure Science Fiction

A wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. Before opening day, he invites a team of experts and his two eager grandchildren to experience the park and help calm anxious investors. However, the park is anything but amusing as the security systems go off-line and the dinosaurs escape.

Original title
Jurassic Park
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$63,000,000
Revenue
$1,058,454,230
Reviews & Ratings 6
R

RalphRahal

Jan 19, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

Jurassic Park (1993) is one of those rare films that perfectly blends story, spectacle, and emotion. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it’s a true benchmark in movie history, and honestly, it’s hard to find anything about it that doesn’t impress. From the opening moments, the tension and wonder pull you in, setting the stage for a thrilling adventure that doesn’t let go. The pacing is spot-on, balancing moments of awe with bursts of heart-pounding intensity. Every scene feels meticulously crafted, showcasing Spielberg's masterful ability to make even the quiet moments count. The performances are exceptional, with each actor bringing a sense of realism and humanity to their roles. You truly believe these are real people reacting to an extraordinary situation, which is what makes it so easy to connect with the story. The visual effects, a mix of animatronics and early CGI, still hold up today, which is a testament to how much care went into this production. John Williams' iconic score deserves its own spotlight. It amplifies every scene, whether it’s filled with wonder, suspense, or quiet reflection. It’s the kind of music that stays with you long after the credits roll. What really makes Jurassic Park timeless is how it captures the imagination. It’s not just about the thrills or the groundbreaking effects but also the themes that make you think about humanity’s role in nature and the consequences of pushing boundaries. Everything, from the cinematography to the set design, feels immersive, transporting you to a world that’s both beautiful and terrifying. It’s no wonder this film continues to be celebrated. It is simply one of the finest examples of filmmaking ever made

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Aug 26, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

A cracking film about a team of archaeologists sent to evaluate a theme park with a difference. It has end-to-end thrills and some truly groundbreaking special effects. The acting is, however, another matter entirely. Sam Neill and Laura Dern as well as the truly irritating children, deserve to be eaten (preferably as early on in the film as possible) and Richard Attenborough's accent - well goodness only knows where that is supposed to come from. Bob Peck and Jeff Goldblum hold up their end of the bargain rather better and the dinosaurs are just magnificent. John Williams does his stuff with the score, too - all contributing to something you must see.

Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Jul 7, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

The classic jurassic park movie. It's a theme park where the dinosaurs eventually break out of. Once they taste human flesh they can't get enough of it.

The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

Aug 19, 2022 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

**Overall : Unparalleled storytelling blends nostalgia and terror, producing one of the most extraordinary adventures ever on screen.** Jurassic Park's groundbreaking special effects blended practical effects with cutting-edge computer-generated imagery, resulting in such realistic creatures that even many modern-day effects. Spielberg brought dinosaurs to life, capturing the imagination of every young child while still delivering thrills and scares. It's a beautiful combination of fantasy, adventure, and sci-fi terror. Jurassic Park set a new standard for storytelling and effects that inspired filmmakers to dream bigger and audiences to expect the magnificent.

Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

Jul 23, 2022 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

This is one of relatively few movies that I have watched more than twice, so obviously I like it. My most recent viewing came because I ran across the remastered version and decided to watch it again after many years. I was never one of those kids who was into dinosaurs growing up. I was more into DC comic book heroes and their TV counterparts. But I like how realistic monsters and dinosaurs are looking since I started watching these films as an adult. It was awesome the first time I watched it, and Jurassic Park still seems like the finest example of special effects up until that point. As far as the plot and the story details are concerned, however, it is quite ordinary. A man who doesn’t like children becomes their caretaker when danger threatens them; an embittered consultant dabbles in corporate theft; a wisecracking chaos theorist who proves to be correct in a few predictions, though it is never explained why he was chosen to evaluate the theme park in the first place. And like the security personnel in the old Star Trek episodes, several characters are earmarked for destruction so the the core of characters we are supposed to care about can all survive. But I am not dissing all of this, just saying that the story is a rather ordinary framework to display the awesome graphics of dinosaurs in motion. But the humor is good, Jeff Goldblum is great (but then I even like him in Apartment.com commercials) and it is all well done. It is just that the film will never make one of my top 10 lists and, finally at this late date, I may have watched it for the last time.

M

Manuel São Bento

Jun 6, 2022 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

MORE REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/ Many films age quite well, but Jurassic Park (1993) undoubtedly holds up better than most. From its memorable score to the still impressive animatronics, without forgetting its iconic characters, Steven Spielberg truly is a magnificent filmmaker. Remains as suspenseful as ever. Rating: A+

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Cast 19
Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Grant

Laura Dern

Laura Dern

Ellie

Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum

Malcolm

Richard Attenborough

Richard Attenborough

Hammond

Bob Peck

Bob Peck

Muldoon

Martin Ferrero

Martin Ferrero

Gennaro

BD Wong

BD Wong

Wu

Joseph Mazzello

Joseph Mazzello

Tim

Ariana Richards

Ariana Richards

Lex

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Arnold

Wayne Knight

Wayne Knight

Nedry

Gerald R. Molen

Gerald R. Molen

Harding

Miguel Sandoval

Miguel Sandoval

Rostagno

Christopher John Fields

Christopher John Fields

Volunteer #1

Whit Hertford

Whit Hertford

Volunteer Boy

Dean Cundey

Dean Cundey

Mate

Jophery C. Brown

Jophery C. Brown

Worker in Raptor Pen

Greg Burson

Greg Burson

Mr. D.N.A. (voice)

Richard Kiley

Richard Kiley

Jurassic Park Tour Voice (voice)

Crew 43
Mark 'Crash' McCreery

Mark 'Crash' McCreery

Concept Artist

Rick Carter

Rick Carter

Production Design

Lloyd Ahern II

Lloyd Ahern II

Additional Photography

Dean Cundey

Dean Cundey

Director of Photography

Fríða Aradóttir

Fríða Aradóttir

Hair Supervisor

George Lucas

George Lucas

Post Production Supervisor

Stan Winston

Stan Winston

Special Effects

Gary Hymes

Gary Hymes

Stunt Coordinator

Patricia Tallman

Patricia Tallman

Stunt Double

Brian Smrz

Brian Smrz

Stunts

Donna Evans

Donna Evans

Stunts

Gary Epper

Gary Epper

Stunts

Gary McLarty

Gary McLarty

Stunts

Norman Howell

Norman Howell

Stunts

Pat Romano

Pat Romano

Stunts

R.A. Rondell

R.A. Rondell

Stunts

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Director

Ana Maria Quintana

Ana Maria Quintana

Script Supervisor

Michele Panelli-Venetis

Michele Panelli-Venetis

Second Assistant Director

Gary Hymes

Gary Hymes

Second Unit Director

Michael Kahn

Michael Kahn

Editor

Colin Wilson

Colin Wilson

Associate Producer

Janet Hirshenson

Janet Hirshenson

Casting

Jim Morris

Jim Morris

General Manager

Ken Levine

Ken Levine

Location Manager

Gerald R. Molen

Gerald R. Molen

Producer

Kathleen Kennedy

Kathleen Kennedy

Producer

Christopher Boyes

Christopher Boyes

Assistant Sound Designer

Michael Silvers

Michael Silvers

Dialogue Editor

Christopher Boyes

Christopher Boyes

Foley Recordist

Tom Boyd

Tom Boyd

Musician

Alexander Courage

Alexander Courage

Orchestrator

John Williams

John Williams

Original Music Composer

Gary Rydstrom

Gary Rydstrom

Sound Designer

Gary Rydstrom

Gary Rydstrom

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Richard Hymns

Richard Hymns

Supervising Sound Editor

Phil Tippett

Phil Tippett

Visual Effects

Janet Healy

Janet Healy

Visual Effects Producer

Dennis Muren

Dennis Muren

Visual Effects Supervisor

Mark A.Z. Dippé

Mark A.Z. Dippé

Visual Effects Supervisor

Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton

Novel

David Koepp

David Koepp

Screenplay

Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton

Screenplay

Gallery 573
Videos 36
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Recommended 52
US Release Dates 12

Jun 9, 1993

Washington, D.C.

PG-13 Premiere

Jun 11, 1993

PG-13 Theatrical

Aug 26, 1994

Re-Release

PG-13 Theatrical (Limited)

Oct 4, 1994

VHS

PG-13 Physical

May 7, 1995

NBC

PG-13 TV

Apr 5, 2013

3D

PG-13 Theatrical

Apr 23, 2013

3D Blu-ray (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD)

PG-13 Physical

May 6, 2014

PG-13 Digital

Jul 30, 2014

Traverse City Film Festival

PG-13 Theatrical (Limited)

Jan 9, 2018

Blu-ray / DVD

PG-13 Physical

May 10, 2022

4K Blu-ray (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital 4K)

PG-13 Physical

Jun 10, 2022

Jurassic World Dominion Double Feature

PG-13 Theatrical

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