Name: The Shark Is Still Working
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009-05-02
Duration: 1 h 43 min
Cast: Roy Scheider, Steven Spielberg, Richard Dreyfuss, Joe Alves, Richard Arbogast

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Dedicated to Peter Benchley

After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to shape popular culture.

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Directed by: Erik Hollander
Written by: James Gelet
Produced by: Erik Hollander, James Gelet, James-Michael Roddy

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May 2, 2009 · 1 h 43 min · Documentary

Released: May 2, 2009
Runtime: 1 h 43 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States

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Is The Shark Is Still Working worth watching?

89

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is The Shark Is Still Working okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Shark Is Still Working scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.