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Jaws 2

1978Movie1 h 57 minPG

HorrorThriller
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic516.5Rotten Tomatoes56%40%

A nerve-racking, thrilling horror movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you scare easily · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, big ideas or warmth.

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Story

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...

Police chief Brody must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorizing the waters.

Feels like

  • Summer Blockbuster
  • Classic Shark Horror
  • Tension & Suspense
  • Beach Town Terror
  • Aquatic Spectacle
  • Family in Peril
  • Man vs. Nature
  • Iconic Score

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Jeannot Szwarc
Written by
Carl Gottlieb, Peter Benchley, Howard Sackler
Produced by
David Brown, Richard D. Zanuck
Music by
John Williams

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 16, 1978 · 1 h 57 min · PG

Released
June 16, 1978
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$188 million
Available in
85 countries

Tropes

Attack of the Town Festival, Surprisingly Happy Ending, Sadistic Choice +9

  • Attack of the Town Festival
  • Surprisingly Happy Ending
  • Sadistic Choice
  • You Have to Believe Me!
  • Say Your Prayers
  • The Cavalry
  • Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
  • Put on a Bus
  • Artistic License – Biology
  • Happy Ending Override
  • Idiot Ball
  • Covers Always Lie

12 of 64 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Jaws 2?"

Questions about Jaws 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jaws 2?

NetflixYouTube TVTNTTBStru TVStarz

In the United States, Jaws 2 streams on Netflix, YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is Jaws 2 worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 51).

Is Jaws 2 okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Jaws 2 scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Can I half-watch Jaws 2?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Jaws 2 a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$188 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $188 million worldwide, 9.4 times its budget.