Jaws

Name: Jaws
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Adventure
Released: 1975
Duration: 2 h 4 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton

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

19752h 4m7.7(11,723 votes)

HorrorThrillerAdventure

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. It stars Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss. The film runs for 2 hours 4 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 11,723 votes.

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Director

Steven Spielberg

Cast

Roy Scheider

Brody

Robert Shaw

Quint

Richard Dreyfuss

Hooper

Lorraine Gary

Ellen Brody

Murray Hamilton

Vaughn

Carl Gottlieb

Meadows

Jeffrey Kramer

Hendricks

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Is Jaws Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jaws

Where can I watch Jaws?

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Who stars in Jaws?

Jaws stars Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Lorraine Gary, and was directed by Steven Spielberg.

How long is Jaws?

Jaws has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes.

When did Jaws come out?

Jaws was released in 1975.

What genre is Jaws?

Jaws is a horror, thriller, and adventure film.

Is Jaws worth watching?

Jaws holds an average audience score of 7.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.