Jurassic Park
An industrialist invites some experts to visit his theme park of cloned dinosaurs. After a power failure, the creatures run loose, putting everyone's lives, including his grandchildren's, in danger.
Directed by Steven Spielberg · Action · Adventure · Sci-Fi · 127 min · 1993
Trailer
Director
Steven Spielberg
Studio
Universal Pictures{{Cite web / title=Jurassic Park (1993) / url=https://collections-search.bfi.org.uk/web/Details/ChoiceFilmWorks/150361022 / access-date=July 17, 2026 / website=British Film Institute / Amblin Entertainment{{Cite web / title=JURASSIC PARK (1993) / url=https://catalog.afi.com/Film/67200-JURASSIC-PARK / access-date=July 17, 2026 / website=AFI Catalog of Feature Films / publisher=American Film Institute
Release
11 Jun 1993
Runtime
127 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Full Plot
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.
Cast & Characters
Ellie Sattler: A paleobotanist
Laura Dern
Ian Malcolm: A mathematician and chaos theorist
Jeff Goldblum
John Hammond: CEO and founder of InGen
Richard Attenborough
Robert Muldoon: Jurassic Park's game warden
Bob Peck
Donald Gennaro: A lawyer representing Hammond's investors who are concerned about the safety of Jurassic Park
Martin Ferrero
Henry Wu: Jurassic Park's chief geneticist
B.D. Wong
Ray Arnold: Jurassic Park's chief engineer
Samuel L. Jackson
Dennis Nedry: Jurassic Park computer programmer
Wayne Knight
Tim Murphy: Lex's younger brother and Hammond's grandson
Joseph Mazzello
Lex Murphy: Tim's older sister and Hammond's granddaughter
Ariana Richards
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $63.0M, Jurassic Park has grossed $920.1M worldwide — about 14.6x its budget.
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Jurassic Park is part of TMDb's "Jurassic Park Collection."
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Steven Spielberg has directed 7 films in our catalog, including Jaws, Saving Private Ryan.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Here's a summary of the making of Jurassic Park:
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
The film was initially intended to be shot on location in Los Angeles, but Spielberg changed his mind and decided to build sets in Hawaii.
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The animatronic dinosaurs were designed by Stan Winston's studio, which had previously worked on films like Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
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The team consulted with paleontologists to ensure the accuracy of the dinosaur depictions.
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Critical Assessment
Jurassic Park holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (1,167,043 votes), 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 3, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.2/10 on IMDb (1,167,043 votes), 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jurassic Park's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Jurassic Park holds a 91% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Jurassic Park's IMDb rating?+
Jurassic Park has a 8.2/10 rating on IMDb from 1,167,043 votes.
What is Jurassic Park's Metacritic score?+
Jurassic Park has a Metascore of 68/100 on Metacritic.
Is Jurassic Park good? What are critics saying?+
Jurassic Park holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (1,167,043 votes), 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Jurassic Park?+
Jurassic Park has a runtime of 127 min.
Who directed Jurassic Park?+
Jurassic Park was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Where can I watch Jurassic Park?+
Jurassic Park is available to stream, rent, or buy on Hulu, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, JioHotstar, Zee5.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Some reviewers praised the movie's visuals and score, with one reviewer noting that it "remains" iconic even 25 years after its release. Others appreciated the characters' development and memorable performances from actors like Sam Neill and Liam Neeson. However, others also expressed disappointment in the film's age compared to newer movies.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
If you somehow missed this movie and have never seen it then watch it immediately. As a young boy of 9 on my way to the cinema I wasn't at all prepared for the on-screen awesomeness I was about to witness, one of the defining movies of my childhood and of the modern age. With spe…
Rob · 8.5/10I love it. There are movies coming out right now, 25 years later, with triple the budget (even _Jurassic_ movies) where the effects just cannot hold a candle to _Jurassic Park_. If that was the **only** thing it had going for, it would be enough for me to recommend this movie for…
Gimly · 8/10"Life finds a way… to let us enjoy dinos in theaters" Filthy rich millionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) is about to open a dinosaur theme park. He invites a couple of experts to satisfy his investors. During a preview tour things go awfully wrong. While ‘Jurassic Park’…
moovies · 9/10This is my idea of a perfect movie. I mean, it's not perfect, perfect, but it's pretty close. To start off the score is just amazing and iconic and really drives the awe of this film. And these characters are developed so quickly but are also so good. All of the actors give fanta…
nsinger99 · 10/10MORE 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 f…
Manuel São Bento · 10/10This 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 u…
Peter McGinn · 8/10**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 realist…
The Movie Mob · 10/10The 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.
Andre Gonzales · 8/10A 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 child…
CinemaSerf · 8/10Jurassic 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…
RalphRahal · 10/10
From the trailer's comments
Rip Sam Neill 😭😭
@13chakponglimrou78 · 20 likesSam Niell…thank you for making me feel like a kid again when I see this film. RIP Dr. Alan Grant 🙏
@punkkid182 · 4 likesWelcome to Jurassic Park
@johnhammond8434 · 59 likesI actually saw it on opening night with my grandparents...when I did I've actually felt like the audience back in 1993 when Jurassic park first came out...truly my most favorite movie of all time
@Paleopal66 · 31 likesI get Goosebumps every time I watch this.
@haloplayer7792 · 33 likesITS BEEN 3 YEARS BABY GOD I WANNA C THIS MOVIE AGAIN
@moviemaker4678 · 6 likesholy crap, I remember I wanted to see my favourite childhood movie in theatres a long time ago, and now I finally can, in 3D!!!!!!!!
@QuentrixMovies · 11 likesi cant believe its been 5 years and now we are celebrating its 25th anniversary
@j.a.1117 · 5 likes
