Official movie poster for Jaws (1975), a horror thriller film

Jaws(1975)

The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying No. 1 best seller.

7.7(11,834)2h 4m1975-06-20
HorrorThrillerAdventure

Jaws Synopsis

When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to kill the beast before it strikes again.

Jaws (1975) is a horror, thriller and adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, released on June 20, 1975 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and Lorraine Gary. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 11,834 ratings.

Director:
Steven Spielberg
Writers:
Carl Gottlieb, Peter Benchley, Peter Benchley
Producers:
Richard D. Zanuck, David Brown
Cinematographer:
Bill Butler
Composer:
John Williams
Production:
The Zanuck/Brown Company, Universal Pictures
Budget:
$7,000,000
Revenue:
$470,653,000
Status:
Released

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Jaws Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 11,834 ratings.

John Chard

10/10

Jaws. A man eating shark is terrorising the holiday island of Amity. Police chief Martin Brody, shark hunter Quint and marine biologist Matt Hooper set sail in the hope of killing the great white monster. Jaws is responsible for many things, it's responsible for propelling director Steven Spielberg's career into the stratosphere, it was responsible for a downturn in the package holiday trade, and it was responsible…

Reviewed on August 28, 2014

Cat Ellington

Is it safe to go back in the water? ... Steven Spielberg got ahold of the incredible Peter Benchley-penned novel about a giant, carnivorous Great White (dubbed "Jaws") who swims the ocean waters off a fictional resort town, preying on both the Island's locals and its visitors alike, and adaptated, for the silver screen, what would become one of the most terrifying American made thrillers to ever be released in the…

Reviewed on February 10, 2017

P Rip

10/10

Much like the shark itself, the movie starts slowly, deep down in the depths before coming to the surface to explode in pure sensationalism. Jaws is one of those rare exceptions where high-brow art meets fun entertainment. At the time of its making, however, simply keeping its head above water was the most the cast and crew were hoping for. But Spielberg had created something special. During production, no one saw…

Reviewed on March 22, 2017

JPV852

8/10

Solid shark-thriller that still holds up well with each subsequent viewings. Love the cast especially Robert Shaw and was entertained even during some of the slower moments. Not a favorite of mine or amongst Spielberg's resume, but a lot of fun. **4.25/5**

Reviewed on July 19, 2020

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Jaws – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Jaws online?

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Jaws (1975) is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Jaws?

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The main cast of Jaws (1975) includes Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Jaws released?

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Jaws was released on June 20, 1975 and runs for 2h 4m.

Is Jaws worth watching?

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Jaws (1975) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 11,834 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Jaws?

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Yes. The official Jaws trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.