When a massive killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.When a massive killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.When a massive killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.
- Won 3 Oscars
- 16 wins & 20 nominations total
Jeffrey Kramer
- Hendricks
- (as Jeffrey C. Kramer)
Robert Nevin
- Medical Examiner
- (as Dr. Robert Nevin)
Tim Aguirre
- Infant on Beach
- (uncredited)
Summary
Reviewers say 'Jaws' is acclaimed for revolutionizing the film industry with its summer blockbuster concept. It is praised for suspenseful storytelling, practical effects, and John Williams' iconic score. Central themes include fear, survival, and nature versus human ambition. Performances by Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw are lauded for depth and chemistry. However, some find the first half slow and shark effects dated, though the second half's tension is celebrated. 'Jaws' is noted for its cultural impact and cinematic legacy.
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I will never forget the first time I saw Jaws. I was glued to the seat from start to finish. I jumped, I held my breath; this was one of the experiences that made me fall in love with movies. This was probably the first film where I completely forgot everything around me. I was there, in that boat, in that gloomy cabin, with those people - everything seemed so real (and alas, the sea never looked the same again). When I watch it these days I still marvel: the atmosphere and the performances in this film are simply magical. Spielberg without the schmalz. He has never been better.
My vote: 10 out of 10
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My vote: 10 out of 10
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Back in 1975, "Jaws" made a huge splash (pardon the pun) in theaters. It set all sorts of box office records and made the covers of magazines all over the country. And, the film was seen as groundbreaking and amazing. When seen today, it's still a great film to watch even with it's very dated technology. In other words, the shark often looks very fake but the story is so good and handled so well, you really don't care. Excellent acting, a very nice script and excellent direction make this a definite must-see.
I saw this movie again after a few decades. There are a lot of movies from past eras that don't hold up over time, but this one does. It's just as suspenseful as it was in 1975. But the best reason to watch it is Robert Shaw's performance. You hardly ever see those type of personalities in movies anymore.
No movie can beat the brilliance of "Jaws" within the world of suspense and horror. Some movies have come close, others have even matched it and gone on as legends themselves. But none have, or ever will, surpass this Spielberg masterpiece.
Everything about this movie is flawless. It's most famous for its editing and direction. There is nothing to nit-pick. Just go see it, and I will withhold judgement if for some reason you dislike it in any way.
For those who are big fans of Jaws, and have not yet seen the movie that launched Spielberg's career, go watch it, it's called "Duel."
Everything about this movie is flawless. It's most famous for its editing and direction. There is nothing to nit-pick. Just go see it, and I will withhold judgement if for some reason you dislike it in any way.
For those who are big fans of Jaws, and have not yet seen the movie that launched Spielberg's career, go watch it, it's called "Duel."
I re-watched this film recently and was blown away by the absolute suspense it invoked in me. My daughter (whom is 17) and I were both stunned at the quality and realism of a film made in 1975!! Our TV is 55 inches which showed the movie off to it's full potential and it certainly did not disappoint.
That iconic moment of the young lady going skinny dipping in the dark with her male friend is utterly haunting. You know the horror of what's going to happen, the buoy dinging in the background gives you the chills. Steven Spielberg captures pure terror in that scene.
Jaws completely absorbs you, as the trio of shark hunters venture off to try to snare the great white you begin to feel part of their adventure. You fear for them, get excited with them and dread what will happen next. When that fishing line starts spinning your heart starts pumping. This is pure class.
The dynamics of Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw's relationship(s) work brilliantly. The differences in their characters persona's is such that they rub each other up the wrong way, disrespect one another and wind each other up but in the end they are there for each other and develop a bond that I think surprises them all.
As things begin to unravel your heart goes out to the trio and trepidation is the only way forward. They have the fight of their life on their hands, their bravery is boundless. You feel in awe of them.
An absolute legend of a movie which I am grateful to have been able to watch and enjoy.
That iconic moment of the young lady going skinny dipping in the dark with her male friend is utterly haunting. You know the horror of what's going to happen, the buoy dinging in the background gives you the chills. Steven Spielberg captures pure terror in that scene.
Jaws completely absorbs you, as the trio of shark hunters venture off to try to snare the great white you begin to feel part of their adventure. You fear for them, get excited with them and dread what will happen next. When that fishing line starts spinning your heart starts pumping. This is pure class.
The dynamics of Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw's relationship(s) work brilliantly. The differences in their characters persona's is such that they rub each other up the wrong way, disrespect one another and wind each other up but in the end they are there for each other and develop a bond that I think surprises them all.
As things begin to unravel your heart goes out to the trio and trepidation is the only way forward. They have the fight of their life on their hands, their bravery is boundless. You feel in awe of them.
An absolute legend of a movie which I am grateful to have been able to watch and enjoy.
Did you know
- TriviaSeveral decades after the film's release, Lee Fierro (Mrs. Kintner) walked into a seafood restaurant and noticed an "Alex Kintner Sandwich" on the menu. She commented that she had played his mother many years ago. Jeffrey Voorhees, the manager of the restaurant who had played Alex, ran out to meet her. They hadn't seen each other since the original movie shoot.
- GoofsGreat White Sharks cannot move backwards once their gills are under water, as seen towards the end of the film.
- Crazy creditsThe three leads are credited using a placement that was popular in the 1970s, making it unclear who receives first credit. Robert Shaw's name is vertically above Roy Scheider's, but Scheider's is to the left. Richard Dreyfuss, being the least experienced, is last whichever way you read it.
- Alternate versionsThe version shown in recent years on television (as of 2000) includes a lengthier scene where the crazed fishermen hunt sharks to collect Mrs. Kinter's reward. It shows them crazily firing rifles into the water, much like a shark feeding frenzy. The extended version of Jaws was first shown in the US on the ABC network on November 4, 1979 in order to achieve a running time of 3 hours including commercial interruptions. This version and ran occasionally through the 1980s. The shark hunting frenzy mentioned here, in addition to Matt Hooper telling a story about an ex-lover to Chief Brody on their way to dissect the tiger shark, as well as Quint's badgering of a young musician in a bait and tackle store were all included. Many network and syndicated television broadcasts contained added footage long before "Deleted Scenes" were ever part of home video packaging.
- ConnectionsEdited from Inner Space: Man Eater (1973)
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Tiburón
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $7,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $267,263,625
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $7,061,513
- Jun 22, 1975
- Gross worldwide
- $477,916,625
- Runtime2 hours 4 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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