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Jaws: The Revenge

1987Movie1 h 29 minPG-13

Thriller
18
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb3.1Letterboxd1.6/5Metacritic152.9Rotten Tomatoes2%15%

A tense, violent adventure movie.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for warmth, big ideas or comfort.

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Story

This time it's personal.

After another deadly shark attack, Ellen Brody decides she has had enough of New England's Amity Island and moves to the Caribbean to join her son, Michael, and his family. But a great white shark has followed her there, hungry for more lives.

Feels like

  • Shark Attack Thriller
  • B-Movie Camp
  • Revenge Plot
  • Unintentionally Funny
  • Creature Feature
  • Action-Packed
  • 80s Horror
  • Melodramatic
  • Family Trauma

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Sargent
Written by
Michael De Guzman
Produced by
Joseph Sargent
Music by
Michael Small

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Facts

July 17, 1987 · 1 h 29 min · PG-13

Released
July 17, 1987
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Thriller, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$23 million
Box office
$52 million
Available in
68 countries

Tropes

Ascended Extra, Did I Mention It's Christmas?, Made of Explodium +9

  • Ascended Extra
  • Did I Mention It's Christmas?
  • Made of Explodium
  • An Arm and a Leg
  • Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome
  • Revised Ending
  • Shout-Out
  • Blood from the Mouth
  • All There in the Manual
  • Heartbeat Soundtrack
  • December–December Romance
  • Canon Discontinuity

12 of 55 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Jaws: The Revenge?"

Questions about Jaws: The Revenge

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jaws: The Revenge?

NetflixYouTube TVTNTTBStru TVStarz

In the United States, Jaws: The Revenge streams on Netflix, YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Jaws: The Revenge worth watching?

18
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 18 (IMDb 3.1, Letterboxd 1.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 2%, and Metacritic 15). Audiences rate it higher (27 out of 100) than critics (9).

Is Jaws: The Revenge okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Jaws: The Revenge scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 5 of 10 and tension 7.

What tropes does Jaws: The Revenge use?

Ascended ExtraDid I Mention It's Christmas?Made of ExplodiumAn Arm and a LegSoap Opera Rapid Aging SyndromeRevised EndingShout-OutBlood from the MouthAll There in the ManualHeartbeat SoundtrackDecember–December RomanceCanon Discontinuityand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including Ascended Extra, Did I Mention It's Christmas?, and Made of Explodium.