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Jaws

1975
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
2h 4m
In 1975, director Steven Spielberg brought Peter Benchley's best-selling novel to the screen with stunning power and unbearable suspense. Jaws left an indelible mark upon the movie-going (and beach-going!) public, distilling a sea of fear from these five words: "Don't go in the water." Once the terror begins, Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw must join forces on a desperate quest to destroy a killer embodying nearly three tons of white death. (Universal Pictures)
Directed by:
Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg
Written by:
Carl Gottlieb Carl Gottlieb Peter Benchley Peter Benchley
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Starring:
Richard Dreyfuss Richard Dreyfuss Roy Scheider Roy Scheider Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg Robert Shaw Robert Shaw Lorraine Gary Lorraine Gary Murray Hamilton Murray Hamilton Carl Gottlieb Carl Gottlieb Jeffrey Kramer Jeffrey Kramer Susan Backlinie Susan Backlinie Jonathan Filley Jonathan Filley Ted Grossman Ted Grossman Chris Rebello Chris Rebello
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Jaws
Genres:
Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Adventure, Horror
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Jaws

1975
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
2h 4m
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jibraboobajibrabooba
Rated 07 Jun 2009
90
90th
spooky, bloody, scary, bitey, sharkey.. need i say more.
Rated 07 Jun 2009
morteyMortey
Rated 03 Jan 2010
92
90th
This film is the master at creating suspense and it's probably one of Spielberg's best movies. Some truly memorable dialogue that I can still quote accurately to this day. And that iconic music still sends shivers down my spine whenever I hear it. Overall though it was a little drawn out in my opinion, but this is DEFINITELY a movie that everyone should see.
Rated 03 Jan 2010
bigmacBig_Mac
Rated 22 Feb 2007
98
99th
Basically the bestest film ever, alright?
Rated 22 Feb 2007
arizaariza
Rated 19 Mar 2008
85
81st
Shark eats a kid - it's pretty funny
Rated 19 Mar 2008
individualindividual
Rated 19 Oct 2007
100
83rd
On June 20, 1975 when Jaws was limitedly released the word Blockbuster was still never used to describe a movie. Later on American media needed a new word to describe what this movie did to people. This masterpiece changed the way we watch movies. Read more at http://individualathome.blogspot.com/2007/10/movies-that-changed-cinema-jaws-first.html
Rated 19 Oct 2007
jlkellerjlKeller
Rated 03 May 2008
93
70th
I first saw it as a kid while on vacation on a rainy day at Myrtle Beach. Needless to say, life at the beach has never been the same!
Rated 03 May 2008
amityislandamityisland
Rated 27 Apr 2009
100
99th
my favorite film of all time. Never been more terrified than when I saw this for the first time at the age of 6.
Rated 27 Apr 2009
gpietrasgpietras
Rated 11 May 2009
8
93rd
Great build-up, and an equally great payoff. Even more enjoyable are the small moments the fill up the movie, like Brodie's miming with his son and the fantastic speech about the U.S.S. Indianapolis.
Rated 11 May 2009
ratinenjratinenj
Rated 23 Sep 2009
90
79th
One of my favorite movies. This succeeds in every front; the actors and their characters are intresting, the rythm of the film is perfect and the story is very traditional. I don't think Spielberg is able to do such a movie anymore.
Rated 23 Sep 2009
giturragiturra
Rated 18 Dec 2010
100
94th
One of the best movies of history. Period. Yes, it's a blockbuster about a monster shark, but that silly material it's handled with such love, care, tension and craft, that eventually it's not just a scary movie, but also a beautiful human adventure, with characters you care for, and a way of telling the story visually that's just masterful. Spielberg's finest moment as a visual artist, and one of the most exciting, fun and scary movies ever made. Come for the shark, stay for the characters.
Rated 18 Dec 2010
melchiorMelchior
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
83rd
perenial favorite. classic. not my favorite but very well made.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
sonovagunsonovagun
Rated 17 Oct 2007
70
86th
This movie ruined my life. I can barely take a bath without fear.
Rated 17 Oct 2007
kruz01Kruz01
Rated 19 Aug 2009
81
64th
Its classic and it makes you afraid of the water. Love this movie so much I want to download SeaQuest just for Rob Schneider
Rated 19 Aug 2009
joulejoule
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
74th
Made me afraid to swim in my own pool. Classic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pennylaneafPennyLaneAF
Rated 30 May 2009
100
95th
One word: Classic!
Rated 30 May 2009
junglejon89JungleJon89
Rated 28 Jul 2008
88
78th
One of the great suspense films of all time
Rated 28 Jul 2008
nataskaosnataskaos
Rated 09 Jul 2007
84
74th
I probably don't appreciate this movie like I should, but it is great.
Rated 09 Jul 2007
supersam5supersam5
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
92nd
My all-time favourite 'creature' movie until KingKong came along to dethrone it! No CGI special-effects... no trickery... just pure 'creature' terror with great performances! The shark steals the show, though!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
havingfunHavingFun!
Rated 28 Aug 2009
100
97th
Just because I give a movie a 100 doesn't mean I think it is perfect. No movie can be. Jaws is extremely close to perfect. Probably as close as one can be. It embodies all the spirits of the cinema, and is endlessly enjoyable. Sorry this review has no jokes!
Rated 28 Aug 2009
jeff_friesJeff Fries
Rated 01 Apr 2008
80
40th
Great but a little overrated. Mainly interesting for me because it gives you a good look at Hollywood filmmaking on the eve of the Spielberg reformation.
Rated 01 Apr 2008
geoff2727geoff2727
Rated 01 Aug 2009
100
0th
The father of the modern summer blockbuster.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
octane_deathOctane Death
Rated 22 Apr 2008
89
92nd
it changed the face of movies.
Rated 22 Apr 2008
cheesebadgerCheesebadger
Rated 07 Aug 2007
85
69th
Made me fucking terrified of sharks forever.
Rated 07 Aug 2007
cap10cap10
Rated 26 Oct 2009
100
88th
The only film that gets me every time is also responsible for my fear of the ocean. Prick! lol
Rated 26 Oct 2009
pikknickPikknick
Rated 18 Nov 2008
75
54th
Even thou the effects isn't the greatest ,the movie really stands out. Great one :)
Rated 18 Nov 2008
mlaibemlaibe
Rated 10 Oct 2008
90
72nd
a classic. not much needs to be said. robert shaw at top of his game.
Rated 10 Oct 2008
nmstevensnmstevens
Rated 01 Apr 2009
90
95th
Still stands as one of the great thrillers and on of the great action/adventure movies of all time. Barely a shot or a mistep in Spielberg's second theatrical feature, it well deserves its classic reputation
Rated 01 Apr 2009
gizmosGizmoS
Rated 14 May 2008
94
91st
A character driven take on the big-fish story. Craftsmanship in direction, acting, and script collide to create the first summer blockbuster- and an instant classic.
Rated 14 May 2008
caifan002caifan002
Rated 23 Oct 2007
93
83rd
The ocean just isn't the same
Rated 23 Oct 2007
oughtought
Rated 23 Feb 2009
89
93rd
A great thriller!
Rated 23 Feb 2009
grinsporkGrinspork
Rated 26 Apr 2009
70
51st
Yes
Rated 26 Apr 2009
donnamdonnam
Rated 23 May 2011
98
97th
Most of my re-watches of this one have been because I was flipping channels and saw it on, so I haven't seen that awesome intro very often.
Rated 23 May 2011
djdiscoDJDisco
Rated 17 Oct 2007
95
73rd
Masterpiece
Rated 17 Oct 2007
patipati
Rated 11 Feb 2008
86
66th
If you haven't already seen the sequels, there's no need. They are just watered down (pun intended) versions of this. See this one again, instead.
Rated 11 Feb 2008
sumbitchSumbitch
Rated 16 Mar 2012
95
86th
Yea, this is a good film. Great actually. Fun as hell to watch.
Rated 16 Mar 2012
onomatopizzaonomatopizza
Rated 02 Oct 2015
96
94th
Grown men sing to their scars on a boat.
Rated 02 Oct 2015
waltermittyWalterMitty
Rated 17 Apr 2021
79
60th
Pretty unrealistic. Some characters are a bit over the top but are quite well written at the end. Admirable direction: probably the only reason for my high mark
Rated 17 Apr 2021
memozumamemozuma
Rated 09 Jun 2010
95
81st
an excellent diector is born..a trend is born
Rated 09 Jun 2010
arichkerarichker
Rated 02 Nov 2010
100
95th
Spielberg at his most genuine
Rated 02 Nov 2010
breannaBreanna
Rated 10 Oct 2023
92
46th
It gave me a bit of an adrenline rush
Rated 10 Oct 2023
needstimulusneedstimulus
Rated 01 Feb 2013
8
0th
Any film that can create intrinsic fear of an animal, wields power over the minds of the viewer. Ergo, it's a fucking well made film.
Rated 01 Feb 2013
ultrightultright
Rated 06 Apr 2022
89
56th
The book was great, and this film captures the sense of raw fear of the unknown (and, being underwater, mostly invisible) that kept the action moving in the book. Characters had less dimension here however.
Rated 06 Apr 2022
rollyjoger23rollyjoger23
Rated 28 Sep 2023
100
0th
My favorite horror movie. Great characters, amazing direction from Spielberg, perfect score from John Williams, and effects that still hold up pretty well. A true classic!
Rated 28 Sep 2023
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 15 Sep 2022
78
43rd
I am scared. I am a scary person. My hands were sweating the whole time.
Rated 15 Sep 2022
strega1974strega1974
Rated 18 Feb 2008
75
39th
To this day my sister refuses to go into the Atlanic.
Rated 18 Feb 2008
sfacetssfacets
Rated 09 Aug 2008
50
32nd
It was maybe good back then, but now has just joined the ranks of piranhas, birds, Anaconda etc
Rated 09 Aug 2008
moviesinhellmoviesinhell
Rated 22 Mar 2009
88
85th
Spielberg put sharks on the big-time movie map and scared the swimsuits off viewers in the process.
Rated 22 Mar 2009
jabbathewutJabbatheWut
Rated 04 Jul 2012
95
67th
HEH THE AVERAGE IS 94, SO I'MMA PUT 95... this movie keeps me out of the ocean
Rated 04 Jul 2012
webdwwebdw
Rated 01 Sep 2007
80
84th
Benchley's best book is put on the screen with strong performances by Shaw, Scheider and Dreyfuss. Big impact when it came out. Still a good popcorn flick.
Rated 01 Sep 2007
gracesakegracesake
Rated 04 Jul 2012
78
58th
Upon rewatch my rating went from 78 to 95.
Rated 04 Jul 2012
behemothggBehemothGG
Rated 06 Jul 2021
90
74th
Actual just classic love bruce my fav shark
Rated 06 Jul 2021
justingsJustinGS
Rated 25 Aug 2014
10
97th
The first ever 'blockbuster' is a cinematic masterpiece. It's Spielberg's best and one of the few movies I have a hard time turning off if I ever find it on television. If you haven't seen it do yourself a favour and watch Jaws today.
Rated 25 Aug 2014
misterdcmisterdc
Rated 25 Mar 2011
76
31st
I saw it once when I was younger and liked it decently. I never thought it was as scary as a lot of people said though.
Rated 25 Mar 2011
amadeamade
Rated 27 Jul 2008
84
48th
suspense is what you get plus a lot of water
Rated 27 Jul 2008
numbsadnessnumbsadness
Rated 27 Nov 2017
76
40th
This film has memorable characters and soundtrack, and manages to be scary in a realistic way. The story is simple and pretty much straightforward but thanks to Spielberg's incredible direction and perfect acting (and casting too) it feels more complex and deep that it actually is. Damn sharks!
Rated 27 Nov 2017
silent_discosilent disco
Rated 11 Aug 2019
50
23rd
Nobody actually likes this movie. The brainwashing here is one for the ages.
Rated 11 Aug 2019
chipers75Chipers75
Rated 28 Feb 2009
94
50th
Spielberg masterpiece.
Rated 28 Feb 2009
erikmoeerikmoe
Rated 26 Feb 2019
97
98th
97
Rated 26 Feb 2019
whatshisfaceWhatsHisFace
Rated 12 Apr 2012
90
95th
This is one of my favorite films of all times, I love Richard Dreyfuss, and in my opinion this is Steven Spielberg's best film. This film has one of the best soundtracks of all times, it doesn't leave my mind and I hope it never will.
Rated 12 Apr 2012
authormanAuthorman
Rated 17 Feb 2010
85
72nd
A fish eats people in New England; insists on drowning out the flavor with heavy cream.
Rated 17 Feb 2010
kctgreatkctgreat
Rated 17 Aug 2010
93
92nd
classic
Rated 17 Aug 2010
newbiepsychnewbiepsych
Rated 31 Mar 2010
93
88th
An absolute classic of the horror/thriller genre and one of Spielberg's best. This is a ferociously directed, no-holds barred classic with a truly menacing score and lots of memorable moments.
Rated 31 Mar 2010
gamul1Gamul1
Rated 28 Nov 2021
95
95th
For the times it was great and scary
Rated 28 Nov 2021
castlevania2Castlevania2
Rated 26 Oct 2014
95
93rd
Quint's speech SUCKED. Needed more robotic shark.
Rated 26 Oct 2014
icaspiCasp
Rated 12 Dec 2008
67
45th
Good because of the horrible effects!
Rated 12 Dec 2008
slaasrsslaasrs
Rated 20 May 2013
90
96th
Really thrilling, loved it more than expected.
Rated 20 May 2013
brazilwoodyBrazilWoody
Rated 12 Aug 2022
100
99th
So few films reach perfection for me. But this is one of them. A magical film. Being a New Englander myself, the vibe of the local NE color is spot on. And the characters, insanely well written. You care about everbody, from minor to major character. Spielberg's entire life was movies back then. So, he obsessed over this film, rightly so, and it shines through. This is my #2 fave of all time. #1? Citizen Kane!
Rated 12 Aug 2022
determinist1determinist1
Rated 15 Nov 2008
80
16th
This movie scared me so much in my youth that my California beach swimming days were violently altered.
Rated 15 Nov 2008
dayndayn
Rated 06 Mar 2008
60
49th
good ***
Rated 06 Mar 2008
weathermanweatherman
Rated 09 Jul 2010
98
93rd
This is just unbelievably exciting and thrilling. One of Spielberg's best.
Rated 09 Jul 2010
westknifewestknife
Rated 05 Aug 2015
63
33rd
Good, highly enjoyable, campy fun. Yes, I understand the historical importance, but calling this a "brilliant" film might be a bit much. A solid early effort from a young Spielberg.
Rated 05 Aug 2015
sallybSallyb
Rated 02 Feb 2011
90
70th
You won't want to get in the water for a while after you see Jaws.
Rated 02 Feb 2011
tiny_ladytiny lady
Rated 04 Oct 2008
50
12th
scary many years ago but once the model is seen at Universal studios it's not so scary.
Rated 04 Oct 2008
elsaponelsapon
Rated 24 Oct 2007
85
63rd
Damn fine piece of film! How Spielberg was flawless those days... Impeccable pace and performances.
Rated 24 Oct 2007
squintySquinty
Rated 15 Jul 2016
100
96th
A great commentary with an excellent pace, and of course, plenty of shark to go around.
Rated 15 Jul 2016
aaaaaaarrgggaaaaaaarrggg
Rated 02 Mar 2009
100
97th
This colossal hit scared beach-goers out of the water for many a season and made Spielberg a major Hollywood player. With obvious debts to both _Moby Dick_ and _Creature from the Black Lagoon_, Spielberg manages to craft a tense and genuinely scary movie that goes far beyond the framework of Benchley's rather mediocre best-seller to touch the place hidden deep within us all that fears the darkness beneath the water's placid surface. Beautifully photographed by Bill Butler
Rated 02 Mar 2009
cromcrom
Rated 14 Apr 2024
85
93rd
Seeing shadows in water can trigger intense fear, thanks Steven! A classic.
Rated 14 Apr 2024
heshiegheshieg
Rated 18 Aug 2009
85
31st
Still makes me think twice about going into the ocean . . .
Rated 18 Aug 2009
revan007Revan007
Rated 19 Apr 2020
92
90th
An excellent mixture of suspense, horror, and great special effects, Jaws does a great job of not only telling its story but scarring people for life and making sharks seem scarier than they really are. Combine that with the well told personal story of the main protagonist and you have an instant classic.
Rated 19 Apr 2020
genesiskelGeneSiskel
Rated 01 Jan 2011
75
43rd
What this movie is about, and where it succeeds best, is the primordial level of fear. The characters, for the most part, and the non-fish elements in the story, are comparatively weak and not believable.
Rated 01 Jan 2011
jymkatajymkata
Rated 16 Feb 2015
100
97th
It's Jaws. Of course it's fucking perfect. There's literally nothing you could add or subtract from this film to improve it. Including the shit rubber shark.
Rated 16 Feb 2015
mythiqaMythiqa
Rated 15 Jul 2008
70
12th
this is quite enjoyable
Rated 15 Jul 2008
pianosamaPianoSama
Rated 12 Jun 2019
65
45th
I wanted to love it, and it does have all the elements of a great movie- solid performances all around, simple and effective storytelling, and very cool cinematography. Plus, the shark itself is beautiful. However, the pacing- particularly in the second half- was just too sluggish for me and the suspense wasn't really there after a while. Still, though, it remains iconic for a reason and a must-watch based on its legacy alone.
Rated 12 Jun 2019
jeffmccoolJeffMcCool
Rated 30 Apr 2010
88
78th
Masterful, gripping, suspense. I'm so scared I shit my pants even when getting in the bath -- although, that could be my incontinence. The ending could have been a lot better.
Rated 30 Apr 2010
imogenImogen
Rated 30 Oct 2012
8
60th
Classic suspense. And yep, I wouldn't go near a body of water for weeks (I was like 10).
Rated 30 Oct 2012
arnisArnis
Rated 01 Feb 2012
79
52nd
A decent horror movie wich gave the scare to many ignorant people.
Rated 01 Feb 2012
gildericgilderic
Rated 02 Oct 2007
95
96th
A masterpiece !
Rated 02 Oct 2007
hroyhroy
Rated 02 Dec 2016
85
79th
It's Jaws. I'm probably the last person on Earth to see it.
Rated 02 Dec 2016
hombredemaizHombredeMaiz
Rated 06 Jul 2021
80
92nd
Though Spielberg has done many great things in his career, nothing quite matches the simple brilliance of three great actors on a boat trying to relate to one another as they each face their own demons and a monster as well. And it really is Spielberg who makes this film work. In the hands of another director, the same beats would seem clunky and humorous. Spielberg deftly controls tension and manipulates emotions to change Hollywood horror and Hollywood in general forever. An all-time great.
Rated 06 Jul 2021
marcopolo_iiMarco_Polo
Rated 04 Dec 2008
70
58th
The old man of the sea, genuinely scary and creepy.
Rated 04 Dec 2008
bananakingbananaking
Rated 13 May 2013
85
62nd
What more can you expect from a raw Steven Spielberg? Though the director had a long way to go he delivers a bang with the very first summer blockbuster. This movie deserved every cent it earned. Acting, story, and directing was superb.
Rated 13 May 2013
patrickvapatrickva
Rated 10 Sep 2007
90
79th
As good as they say.
Rated 10 Sep 2007
drvenkmanDr_Venkman
Rated 29 Mar 2011
100
93rd
One of the best films ever made. Nothing else needs to be said.
Rated 29 Mar 2011
bgmoneyBgmoney
Rated 09 Apr 2023
100
66th
All time classic.
Rated 09 Apr 2023
cooldude100Cool_Dude100
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
57th
Okay. Most of it's boring, except for the famous scenes.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
hairsandwichhairsandwich
Rated 17 Jul 2018
90
59th
Another legend.
Rated 17 Jul 2018
seddahSeddah
Rated 25 Oct 2011
100
66th
This is my favourite film, both for the superb acting, but also the revolutionary nature of its impact on monster movies. This is the original "classic movie".
Rated 25 Oct 2011
nanothnanoth
Rated 08 May 2019
84
58th
84
Rated 08 May 2019
vladhammerVladHammer
Rated 02 Dec 2010
95
94th
A classic, and for good reason. Tremendous suspense without beating you over the head with the monster. In fact, you don't even see it until the midpoint. In the summer of 75 many people stayed out of the water after seeing this film. Think about that for a minute.
Rated 02 Dec 2010
ohsocoxyohsocoxy
Rated 04 Nov 2019
94
89th
story: 95 acting: 94 watch: 93 listen: 92 93.5
Rated 04 Nov 2019

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