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Jaws

Directed by Steven Spielberg · 1975 ·

Short answer

Is Jaws worth watching?

Yes. Jaws (1975) earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (89%). See the 4 inputs.

86%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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97% Editorial Rating
89% Audience snapshot · excluded
87 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.1 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 4m
Age rating
PG (US) · PG (UK) · A (India) · 13+ (Indonesia) · M (Australia)
Cast
Roy Scheider , Robert Shaw , Richard Dreyfuss
Streaming
Netflix, YouTube TV
Language
English

Also known as जॉज़ Tiburón Les Dents de la Mer Der weiße Hai Tubarão ジョーズ 죠스 大白鲨

Where to watch

  • Netflix
  • YouTube TV

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Jaws by country

Country Streaming on
India Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV
Japan Prime Video, U-NEXT
United Kingdom Sky Cinema
United States Netflix, YouTube TV

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (97/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (87/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.1/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded thriller, adventure pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Jaws worth watching?

    Yes — Jaws earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded thriller, adventure pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Spielberg's lean thriller invented the modern blockbuster and still makes you afraid to go in the water.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (89%).

    What is Jaws about?

    A great white shark terrorizes a New England beach town, forcing a police chief, marine biologist, and grizzled hunter to hunt it on open water.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Jaws

    Jaws (1975) Review: The Terror of What You Can't See

    Jaws is Steven Spielberg's 1975 shark thriller, the film that created the summer blockbuster and still grips because it understands suspense better than spectacle.

    Yes. It is essential viewing, as gripping now as it was in 1975, and a near-perfect choice for anyone who enjoys thrillers, adventure or great ensemble acting.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Jaws: frequently asked questions

    Is Jaws worth watching?

    Yes. Jaws (1975) has a Celluloid Score of 86%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Jaws?

    In the United States, Jaws streams on Netflix, YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV in India; Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Jaws?

    Jaws runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

    What is Jaws rated?

    Jaws is rated PG in the United States, PG in the UK, A in India, 13+ in Indonesia and M in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Jaws?

    Jaws is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss.

    What is the Metascore for Jaws?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Jaws is 87 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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