Jaws, a Monstrous Success

This documentary examines the impact of the 1975 film Jaws, exploring how the story of a man-eating great white shark changed the global movie industry. It details how the production used specific effects and a famous two-note score by John Williams to create a lasting sense of fear. The film analyzes how the project shifted Hollywood toward the blockbuster model and looks at how it incorporated a critique of American capitalism during the 1970s. The production features interviews with contributors such as screenwriter Carl Gottlieb, set designer Joe Alves, and actors Lorraine Gary and Wendy Benchley, as well as director Alexandre Aja.

The film was directed by Antoine Coursat and Olivier Bonnard. This project is the third in a series of thematic documentaries by Coursat, following works on Indiana Jones and Planet of the Apes, and preceding a 2026 film about Terminator. Produced by Maud Gangler and companies including ARTE and RTBF, the documentary was a joint effort between France and Belgium. Narrated by Nathalie Labarthe, the film has a runtime of 53 minutes. On TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 6.3/10 based on 12 votes.