Jaws 2 (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, Jaws 2 is a thriller and horror film directed by Jeannot Szwarc, running about 116 minutes. “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Police chief Brody must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorizing the waters.
Who’s in it. Jaws 2 stars Roy Scheider as Police Chief Martin Brody, Lorraine Gary as Ellen Brody, Murray Hamilton as Mayor Larry Vaughn and Joseph Mascolo as Len Peterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Jaws 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $187.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jaws 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jaws 2 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jaws 2 (1978)?
- In US, Jaws 2 is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jaws 2 worth watching?
- Jaws 2 holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jaws 2?
- Jaws 2 stars Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Joseph Mascolo and Jeffrey Kramer.
- When was Jaws 2 released?
- Jaws 2 was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.