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A young swimmer is killed in a shocking attack off the coast of Amity Island, leading Police Chief Martin Brody to warn of a dangerous shark presence. Despite the threat, the town's mayor prioritizes tourism over safety, leading to a tense conflict. Brody enlists the help of an oceanographer and a seasoned shark hunter, embarking on a dangerous mission to hunt down and destroy the killer shark before it can claim more victims.

A young swimmer is killed in a shocking attack off the coast of Amity Island, leading Police Chief Martin Brody to warn of a dangerous shark presence. Despite the threat, the town's mayor prioritizes tourism over safety, leading to a tense conflict. Brody enlists the help of an oceanographer and a seasoned shark hunter, embarking on a dangerous mission to hunt down and destroy the killer shark before it can claim more victims.

Does Jaws have end credit scenes?

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Jaws does have end credit scenes. Stay until the very end!

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Jaws

Explore the complete cast of Jaws, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Ratings and Reviews for Jaws

See how Jaws is rated across major platforms like IMDb, Metacritic, and TMDb. Compare audience scores and critic reviews to understand where Jaws stands among top-rated movies in its genre.


Metacritic

87

Metascore

8.7

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

97%

TOMATOMETER

review

91%

User Score

TMDB

77

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User Score

Awards & Nominations for Jaws

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Discover all the awards and nominations received by Jaws, from Oscars to film festival honors. Learn how Jaws and its cast and crew have been recognized by critics and the industry alike.


48th Academy Awards 1976

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Art Direction

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Cinematography

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Costume Design

Steven Spielberg
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Directing

Steven Spielberg
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Film Editing

Win

Music (Original Score)

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Music (Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Adaptation Score)

Win

Music (Original Song)

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Best Picture

Win

Sound

Win

Special Achievement Award (Visual Effects)

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Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen—based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced)

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Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)

29th British Academy Film Awards 1976

Steven Spielberg
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Best Film

Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
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Best Direction

Steven Spielberg
Richard Dreyfuss
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Best Actor in a Leading Role

Richard Dreyfuss
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Best Screenplay

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Best Editing

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Best Sound

28th Directors Guild of America Awards 1976

Steven Spielberg
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Feature Film

Steven Spielberg

33rd Golden Globe Awards 1976

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Best Motion Picture – Drama

Steven Spielberg
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Best Director

Steven Spielberg
Nomination

Best Screenplay

Win

Best Original Score

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Watch Trailers, Clips & Behind-the-Scenes for Jaws

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Watch official trailers, exclusive clips, cast interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage from Jaws. Dive deeper into the making of the film, its standout moments, and key production insights.


2012 Trailer

2012 UK Re-Release Trailer

Trailer

Official Reissue Trailer

IMAX Trailer

Need a Bigger Boat Film Clip

Nighttime Shark Attack Film Clip

"Close the Beaches" Film Clip

Coming Around Again Film Clip

Quint on Sharking Film Clip

Cars Featured in Jaws

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Explore all cars featured in Jaws, including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


Bentley

1962

S3

Cadillac

1974

Coupe DeVille

Chevrolet

1973

Blazer

Chevrolet

1963

C-10

Chevrolet

1970

Chevelle Concours

Chevrolet

1972

Chevelle Concours Estate

Chevrolet

1974

Impala Wagon

Chevrolet

1970

Titan 90

Dodge

1968

Coronet

Ford

1970

F-Series

Jaws Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for Jaws across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


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Articles, Reviews & Explainers About Jaws

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