How to watch ‘Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story' premiere for free
It's been a summer of celebration as 'Jaws' turns 50, but only one authorized documentary will take you behind the scenes into the making of the original summer blockbuster.
'Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story,' from Steven Spielberg's Amblin Documentaries, premieres tonight on National Geographic.
In the new doc, Spielberg and Wendy Benchley (wife of the late Peter Benchley, who wrote the novel 'Jaws') open their archives to debut some never-before-seen footage, including home videos and outtakes. Spielberg even sits down to discuss the production 50 years later, including weather delays, malfunctioning mechanical sharks, and the fear that it would end his career.
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'jaws @ 50': what to know When: July 10, 9 p.m. ET
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Additionally, new interviews with cast, crew, filmmakers, and shark advocates round out the documentary.
It's the movie you know, with a story you've never heard before. Here's how to tune in.
'Jaws @ 50' documentary release date
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'Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story' premieres tonight, July 10, at 9 p.m. ET on National Geographic.
Where to watch 'Jaws @ 50' documentary for free
If you don't have cable, you'll need a live TV streaming service to stream 'Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story' for free. One option we love is DIRECTV, which comes with five days free and starts at $59.99/month, with plenty of subscription options that include National Geographic.
You can also take advantage of a free trial of fuboTV (seven days) or Hulu + Live TV (three days).
Other places to stream 'Jaws @ 50'
'Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story' will begin streaming on both Disney+ and Hulu on July 11. Hulu offers a 30-day free trial for new users.
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Where is 'Jaws' streaming?
'Jaws' is currently streaming on Peacock ($7.99/month+). You can also rent 'Jaws' on Prime Video for $3.79.
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