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Jaws
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen 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 sh…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Jaws.
MoviHero lists June 20, 1975 as the release date for Jaws. Steven Spielberg is the listed director. The listed cast includes Roy Scheider as Brody, Robert Shaw as Quint, Richard Dreyfuss as Hooper, Lorraine Gary as Ellen Brody. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 20, 1975
GenresAdventure · Thriller · Horror
Runtime2h 4m
DirectorSteven Spielberg
CastRoy Scheider as Brody, Robert Shaw as Quint, Richard Dreyfuss as Hooper, Lorraine Gary as Ellen Brody
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Jaws right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Jaws runs 2h 4m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.7/10 from 11,996 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary8/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Jaws. A man eating shark is terrorising the holiday island of Amity. Police chief Martin Brody, shark hunter Quint and marine biologist Matt Hooper set…”
Viewer reaction
“Is it safe to go back in the water?”
Viewer reaction
“Much like the shark itself, the movie starts slowly, deep down in the depths before coming to the surface to explode in pure sensationalism.”
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Viewer reaction
“Solid shark-thriller that still holds up well with each subsequent viewings.”
Viewer reaction
“A very good, and evidently a very influential, film from 1975.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Anti-shark cage.”
“You're gonna need a bigger boat.”
Brody’s understated warning lets a flicker of dry humor carry the film’s mounting sense of danger.
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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