Jaws
"The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying No. 1 best seller."
Originally released in 1975. Jaws is a horror/thriller film. directed by Steven Spielberg. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 20, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (11,244 votes)
Budget
$7M
Production budget
Box Office
$470.7M
67.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $7,000,000
- Revenue
- $470,653,000
Production Companies
- The Zanuck/Brown Company
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 despera...
Who directed Jaws?
Jaws was directed by Steven Spielberg.
How long is Jaws?
Jaws has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Jaws released?
Jaws was released on June 20, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jaws?
The main cast of Jaws includes Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton.
Is Jaws worth watching?
Jaws has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 11,244 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.