Official movie poster for Jaws 2 (1978), a horror thriller film

Jaws 2(1978)

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...

6.0(2,175)1h 57m1978-06-16
HorrorThriller

Jaws 2 Synopsis

Police chief Brody must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorizing the waters.

Jaws 2 (1978) is a horror and thriller film directed by Jeannot Szwarc, released on June 16, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton and Joseph Mascolo. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2,175 ratings.

Director:
Jeannot Szwarc
Writers:
Carl Gottlieb, Howard Sackler, Peter Benchley
Producers:
David Brown, Richard D. Zanuck
Cinematographer:
Michael C. Butler
Composer:
John Williams
Production:
Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company
Budget:
$20,000,000
Revenue:
$187,884,000
Status:
Released

Jaws 2 (1978) Trailer

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Jaws 2 Videos & Clips

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Jaws 2 Official Trailer #1 - Roy Scheider Movie (1978) HD

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The Terrifying Sail Boat Attack

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Jaws 2 | Just When You Think It's Safe Again! | Extended Preview

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ABC Friday Night Movie open Jaws 2 1983

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Jaws 2 Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2,175 ratings.

Ian Beale

10/10

**Excellent sequel!** Intense sequel directed by Jeannot Szwarc (who also directed episodes of Columbo alongside Steven Spielberg!) Performances here are every bit as good as the original and Szwarc manages to infuse of great sense of style to the proceedings - building upon and adding even more depth to the Brody story. The camerawork is extremely stylish - some great gliding point of view shots. John Williams…

Reviewed on February 13, 2017

JPV852

7/10

Adequate but still entertaining sequel has some okay practical effects with the shark though still really silly given what happened in the last one nobody in charge would listen to Brody. Nothing overly special and doubt I'd revisit this anytime soon, but an okay sequel. **3.25/5**

Reviewed on July 25, 2020

quasar1967

8/10

just as good as the original, if not better

Reviewed on September 1, 2020

r96sk

6/10

A disappointing follow-up. I enjoyed Roy Scheider's performance and the core action sequences near the end, but everything else is a bit boring. 'Jaws 2' puts high focus on the teenagers, though their story never possesses any intrigue. The effects for the shark, meanwhile, are a step down from the original. It's not terribly far from being watchable, a slightly shorter run time might've helped in that regard, but…

Reviewed on February 19, 2022

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Jaws 2 – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Jaws 2 online?

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Jaws 2 (1978) is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads and Starz Apple TV channel, 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 2?

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The main cast of Jaws 2 (1978) includes Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Joseph Mascolo and Jeffrey Kramer. The film was directed by Jeannot Szwarc. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Jaws 2 released?

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Jaws 2 was released on June 16, 1978 and runs for 1h 57m.

Is Jaws 2 worth watching?

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Jaws 2 (1978) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2,175 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Jaws 2?

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