Jaws(1975)
“The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying No. 1 best seller.”
Overview
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.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Studio
The Zanuck/Brown Company
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$471M
Cast
Roy Scheider
as Brody
Robert Shaw
as Quint
Richard Dreyfuss
as Hooper
Lorraine Gary
as Ellen Brody
Murray Hamilton
as Vaughn
Carl Gottlieb
as Meadows
Jeffrey Kramer
as Hendricks
Susan Backlinie
as Chrissie
Jonathan Filley
as Cassidy
Ted Grossman
as Estuary Victim
Chris Rebello
as Michael Brody
Jay Mello
as Sean Brody
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1975
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$471M
Production Companies
The Zanuck/Brown Company • Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jaws?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Jaws (1975).
What is Jaws 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 directed Jaws?▼
Jaws was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1975. It is a horror, thriller, adventure film.
How long is Jaws?▼
Jaws has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in Jaws?▼
The cast of Jaws includes Roy Scheider as Brody, Robert Shaw as Quint, Richard Dreyfuss as Hooper, Lorraine Gary as Ellen Brody, Murray Hamilton as Vaughn and more.
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