Jaws
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- Directed by
- Steven Spielberg
- Written by
- Carl Gottlieb, Peter Benchley
- Produced by
- Richard D. Zanuck, David Brown
Why it’s HorroRated
Jaws made people afraid of the ocean and showed Hollywood what a blockbuster could be, but none of that matters as much as the fact that it's just a great film. Three men on a boat, running out of options, Spielberg making every single second count. It belongs on this list and it always will.
Synopsis
Chief Brody is new to Amity and already uneasy when the first body washes up. The town's summer economy makes honesty complicated, and by the time three men are out on the water together, the shark has already made its intentions clear. Spielberg's pacing is what makes this work, knowing exactly when to show you something and when not to.
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Where to watch Jaws
- Subscription
- Netflix · TNT · TBS · tru TV · YouTube TV
- Rent or buy
- Prime Video · Apple TV · YouTube · Google Play · Fandango at Home
Streaming in the US changes often. Listings from JustWatch via TMDB, checked November 10, 2026.See every option
Quick facts
- Release date
- June 20, 1975
- Runtime
- 2 hours 4 mins
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Content rating
- PG
- Entry type
- Movie
Content notes
- Violence and peril
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