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Summary
In need of funds for research, Dr. Alan Grant accepts a large sum of money to accompany Paul and Amanda Kirby on an aerial tour of the infamous Isla Sorna.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Skip it if
- You want something quiet and calm
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences a little warmer than critics (+7)
Critics 46Audiences 53GoodWatch 50
Tomatometer49%
Metascore42
User score6.2
IMDb6.0
Audience score37%
Box office
4.0×its budget
- Budget
- $93 M
- Worldwide
- $369 M
Worldwide it earned $276 M more than it cost.
Running time
1 h 32 min
Shorter than most adventure movies, −11 min on the typical 103
typical 10392Half of all adventure movies run 93–120 min.
Reach
Streams in 76 countries, rent or buy in 57 more
+66Released
2001
July 18, 2001
25 years ago
Genres
AdventureThrillerScience FictionActionLanguage
English
Original language
Also spoken
SpanishMade in
United States
Rated
- PG-13United States
Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesStrong
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismNot listed for kids.
and 19 more25 people
- Sam NeillDr. Alan Grant
- William H. MacyPaul Kirby
- Téa LeoniAmanda Kirby
- Alessandro NivolaBilly Brennan
- Trevor MorganEric Kirby
- Michael JeterUdesky
- John DiehlCooper
- Bruce A. YoungNash
Laura DernEllie
Taylor NicholsMark
Mark HarelikBen Hildebrand
Julio Oscar MechosoEnrique Cardoso
Blake Michael BryanCharlie
Sarah Danielle MadisonCheryl
Linda ParkHannah
Sonia JacksonSymposium Leader
Bruce FrenchScience Reporter
Bernard ZilinskasMale Student
Rona BensonFemale Student
Frank ClemMan in Suit- SCSean CoffeyPalentology Student (uncredited)
- KMKarin M. GaarderPaleontology Student (uncredited)
Edward C. GillowUniversity Professor at Symposium (uncredited)
Craig RichardsBilly's Bar Buddy (uncredited)
Directing · 5
- Joe Johnston Director
- Charles Simmers Second Second Assistant Director
- Artist W. Robinson First Assistant Director
- Brenda K. Wachel Script Supervisor
- Deanna Stadler Second Assistant Director
Writing · 4
- Alexander Payne Writer
- Peter Buchman Writer
- Jim Taylor Writer
- Michael Crichton Characters
Production · 20
- Steven Spielberg Executive Producer
- Kathleen Kennedy Producer
- Larry Franco Producer
- Nancy Foy Casting
- Wendy Washbrook Casting
- Stiles White Production Coordinator
Camera · 15
- Shelly Johnson Director of Photography
- Michelle Deal Camera Loader
- Philip Lee Additional Camera
- Justin Babin Grip
- David Chameides Steadicam Operator
- David Eubank First Assistant Camera
Editing · 6
- Robert Dalva Editor
- Gary Burritt Negative Cutter
- Jim Passon Color Timer
- Scott Janush First Assistant Editor
- Diva Magpayo Assistant Editor
- Andrea Biklian Negative Cutter
Sound · 18
- Don Davis Original Music Composer
- Christopher Boyes Sound Designer, Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Howell Gibbens Supervising Sound Editor
- Frank E. Eulner Sound Effects Editor
- Dennie Thorpe Foley Artist
- James Thatcher Musician
Art · 22
- Ed Verreaux Production Design
- J. André Chaintreuil Set Designer
- Jeffrey Thomas Standby Painter
- Brian Ellison Art Department Assistant
- Doug J. Meerdink Art Direction
- Laura M. O'Brien Set Decorating Coordinator
Costume & Make-Up · 8
- Betsy Cox Costume Design
- Dennis Liddiard Key Makeup Artist
- Wendy M. Craig Costume Supervisor
- Scott R. Hankins Set Costumer
- Audrey L. Anzures Hairstylist
- Christopher J. Kristoff Costumer
Visual Effects · 19
- Craig Barron Visual Effects Supervisor
- John Rosengrant Effects Supervisor
- Julie D'Antoni VFX Production Coordinator
- Brent Bowers Visual Effects
- Eddie Pasquarello Compositing Supervisor
- Rick O'Connor CG Animator
Lighting · 6
- Noah Behar Rigging Grip
- Frank Dorowsky Rigging Gaffer
- John Sprague Gaffer
- Dennis Rice Best Boy Electric
- Michael K. Davis Lighting Technician
- Justin Stroh Electrician
Other crew · 59
- Pat Romano Stunt Coordinator
- Danny Downey Stunt Double
- Troy Robinson Stunts
- David Barrett Stunts
- Craig Hosking Pilot
- Laura Lee Connery Stunts
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