Jaws

Name: Jaws
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Adventure
Released: 1975-06-20
Rating: 8.3

June 20, 1975· 2h 4m

Horror Thriller Adventure

Directed by

Steven Spielberg

Cast

Roy Scheider Robert Shaw Richard Dreyfuss Lorraine Gary Murray Hamilton Carl Gottlieb +38 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score8.3

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall8.3

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

20 reviews·Last updated 2d ago

Peak Moment

Quint's Indianapolis speech

9.6at 1h 40m

Lowest Moment

Town pressure and cover-up attempts

6.2at 28m

Biggest Swing

From the slower political maneuvering in the first act to the explosive shark encounter and 'bigger boat' moment

Jaws maintains consistently high audience approval throughout, with critics praising its masterful tension-building and character work. The film peaks during the Orca sequences, particularly Quint's Indianapolis speech and the major shark encounters, while the early political sections receive the most mixed reception.

20 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb, Tmdb