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Jaws

PG19752h 4mSteven Spielberg
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 87

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

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.

HorrorThrillerAdventure
Dying And DeathBeachBased On Novel Or BookBathingShipwreckFishingAtlantic OceanShark AttackPolice ChiefFerry Boat

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Frequently asked questions

What is Jaws (1975) about?

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.

Who stars in Jaws?

Jaws stars Roy Scheider (Brody), Robert Shaw (Quint), Richard Dreyfuss (Hooper), Lorraine Gary (Ellen Brody), Murray Hamilton (Vaughn). The film was directed by Steven Spielberg.

How long is Jaws?

Jaws has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1975. It is rated PG.

Is Jaws worth watching?

Jaws holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Horror, Thriller, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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