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Jurassic Park

  • 19931993
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
946K
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Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Laura Dern, Sam Neill, Ariana Richards, BD Wong, Joseph Mazzello, Martin Ferrero, and Bob Peck in Jurassic Park (1993)
 During a preview tour, a theme park suffers a major power breakdown that allows its cloned dinosaur exhibits to run amok.
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A pragmatic paleontologist touring an almost complete theme park on an island in Central America is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park's cloned din... Read allA pragmatic paleontologist touring an almost complete theme park on an island in Central America is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park's cloned dinosaurs to run loose.A pragmatic paleontologist touring an almost complete theme park on an island in Central America is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park's cloned dinosaurs to run loose.

IMDb RATING
8.2/10
946K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
124
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  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • Michael Crichton(novel)
    • David Koepp(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sam Neill
    • Laura Dern
    • Jeff Goldblum
Top credits
  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • Michael Crichton(novel)
    • David Koepp(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sam Neill
    • Laura Dern
    • Jeff Goldblum
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 243Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #151
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 44 wins & 27 nominations total

    Videos12

    3D Re-Release Version
    Trailer 2:15
    3D Re-Release Version
    Jurassic Park Trilogy
    Trailer 1:23
    Jurassic Park Trilogy
    A Guide to the Films of Steven Spielberg
    Clip 2:31
    A Guide to the Films of Steven Spielberg
    Alphabet of Movies | A to Z
    Clip 1:33
    Alphabet of Movies | A to Z
    How the Original 'Jurassic Park' Cast Fits Into the New 'Jurassic World'
    Clip 3:05
    How the Original 'Jurassic Park' Cast Fits Into the New 'Jurassic World'
    Jurassic Park: Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy [Blu-ray]
    Clip 1:29
    Jurassic Park: Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy [Blu-ray]
    Jurassic Park: Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy [Blu-ray]
    Clip 1:29
    Jurassic Park: Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy [Blu-ray]
    Jurassic Park: Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy [Blu-ray]
    Featurette 1:12
    Jurassic Park: Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy [Blu-ray]
    The Evolution of Steven Spielberg
    Video 4:23
    The Evolution of Steven Spielberg
    Laura Dern Is Ready to Return to Her Inspirational Role in 'Jurassic World 3'
    Video 1:16
    Laura Dern Is Ready to Return to Her Inspirational Role in 'Jurassic World 3'
    Who Vied for Jeff Goldblum's 'Jurassic Park' Role?
    Video 2:06
    Who Vied for Jeff Goldblum's 'Jurassic Park' Role?
    Greatest Movie Adventures
    Video 1:49
    Greatest Movie Adventures

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    Ariana Richards and Joseph Mazzello in Jurassic Park (1993)
    Richard Attenborough in Jurassic Park (1993)
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    Sam Neill and Ariana Richards in Jurassic Park (1993)
    Steven Spielberg in Jurassic Park (1993)
    Jeff Goldblum in Jurassic Park (1993)
    Sam Neill in Jurassic Park (1993)
    Sam Neill, Ariana Richards, and Joseph Mazzello in Jurassic Park (1993)
    Sam Neill and Ariana Richards in Jurassic Park (1993)
    Richard Attenborough in Jurassic Park (1993)

    Top cast

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    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Grantas Grant
    Laura Dern
    Laura Dern
    • Ellieas Ellie
    Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum
    • Malcolmas Malcolm
    Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough
    • Hammondas Hammond
    Bob Peck
    Bob Peck
    • Muldoonas Muldoon
    Martin Ferrero
    Martin Ferrero
    • Gennaroas Gennaro
    BD Wong
    BD Wong
    • Wuas Wu
    • (as B. D. Wong)
    Joseph Mazzello
    Joseph Mazzello
    • Timas Tim
    Ariana Richards
    Ariana Richards
    • Lexas Lex
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Arnoldas Arnold
    Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight
    • Nedryas Nedry
    Gerald R. Molen
    Gerald R. Molen
    • Hardingas Harding
    • (as Jerry Molen)
    Miguel Sandoval
    Miguel Sandoval
    • Rostagnoas Rostagno
    Cameron Thor
    Cameron Thor
    • Dodgsonas Dodgson
    Christopher John Fields
    • Volunteer #1as Volunteer #1
    Whit Hertford
    Whit Hertford
    • Volunteer Boyas Volunteer Boy
    Dean Cundey
    Dean Cundey
    • Mateas Mate
    Jophery C. Brown
    Jophery C. Brown
    • Worker in Raptor Penas Worker in Raptor Pen
    • (as Jophery Brown)
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • Michael Crichton(novel) (screenplay)
      • David Koepp(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Huge advancements in scientific technology have enabled a mogul to create an island full of living dinosaurs. John Hammond has invited four individuals, along with his two grandchildren, to join him at Jurassic Park. But will everything go according to plan? A park employee attempts to steal dinosaur embryos, critical security systems are shut down and it now becomes a race for survival with dinosaurs roaming freely over the island. —Film_Fan
    • dinosaur
    • scientist
    • bipedal dinosaur
    • sneeze
    • national film registry
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Life finds a way.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for intense science fiction terror
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This movie and the book generated so much interest in dinosaurs that the study of paleontology has had a record increase in students.
    • Goofs
      (at around 25 mins) The mosquito that is encased in amber, and from which the DNA sample is extracted is male. This is evident from the "bushy" look of the antennae. Female mosquitoes have far fewer hairs on their antennae, and so the distinction is easily made. Only females drink blood, as it is needed to produce eggs. There would not have been any dinosaur DNA in the male to extract. To make it worse, in that species of mosquito, Toxirhynchites, both the males and females are flower feeders, and would therefore have no blood, or dinosaur DNA in their stomachs.
    • Quotes

      John Hammond: All major theme parks have delays. When they opened Disneyland in 1956, nothing worked!

      Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but, John, if The Pirates of the Caribbean breaks down, the pirates don't eat the tourists.

    • Crazy credits
      When it says "A Steven Spielberg film" at the end of the movie, listen closely. You will hear the slightly modified five tones from Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977).
    • Alternate versions
      The mainland Chinese release of the 3D version (the original version was not released there) deletes the following:
      • The goat chunk splattering against the tour jeep and Lex's subsequent reaction.
      • Gennaro in the T-Rex's mouth.
      • Dr. Satler's discovery of Arnold's severed arm.
      • The raptor pouncing on Muldoon.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Jurassic Park (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Las Gaviotas
      Written by Dolores Guadalupe Olivares (as Dolores Ayala Olivares)

      Performed by The Madacy Mariachi Band

      Courtesy of Madacy Music Group

    User reviews1.3K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Brilliant
    What can I say? Jurassic Park is one of the most underrated movies ever. Yes, I did say underrated. True, it is the fourth highest grossing movie ever (for the time being) and was a motion picture bible for eight-year-olds across the country, but it has never been regarded as artistically superior. When, in reality, it is one of the most artistically inventive movies ever. It contains all of Spielberg's magical strokes of genius from fantastic art direction and wonderful camera techniques to astounding technical quality ( which comes from his well known control over technology). The minor flaws of a theme park are masterfully embedded into the art direction, script etc. and the acting is superb. This is one of the only movies I've seen with great acting by children. Spielberg's camera usage ranges from foreshadowing the appearance of dinosaurs with extreme up-angles to exquisitely composed scenes of the dinosaurs' "interaction" with the characters. Aside from technical quality, Jurassic Park bears powerful social messages of human intrusion and destruction of natural environment and the self-revering nature of man. Also, it had an undeniable effect on cinema being one of the first movies to use CGI at such a large scale. However, the most ingenious aspect of the film is the portrayal of the dinosaurs as animals rather than ruthless monsters. At many times throughout the movie, the humans are portrayed as antagonists and the respect and appreciation of the dinosaurs is wonderfully developed. And, best of all, like star wars you can analyze the movie all you want or just sit back and enjoy the ride.
    helpful•306
    86
    • master of the obvious
    • Jun 21, 1999

    FAQ34

    • What kind of machine was used at the digsite in Snakewater Montana?
    • Did Malcolm intentionally mean to get Gennaro killed by the T-rex by leading him to the outhouse?
    • Muldoon describes one of the raptors as "the big one". Thing is, while all three raptors are never seen onscreen together, they all seem to be exactly the same size.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 11, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • JP
    • Filming locations
      • Tehachapi Pass, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Amblin Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $63,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $404,214,720
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $47,026,828
      • Jun 13, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,099,428,303
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS

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