Jaws (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1975, Jaws is a thriller, adventure and horror film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 124 minutes. “The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying No.1 best seller.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an insatiable great white shark terrorizes the townspeople of Amity Island, the police chief, an oceanographer and a grizzled shark hunter seek to destroy the blood-thirsty beast.
Who’s in it. Jaws stars Roy Scheider as Police Chief Martin Brody, Richard Dreyfuss as Matt Hooper, Robert Shaw as Quint and Lorraine Gary as Ellen Brody, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Jaws has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $470.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jaws tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jaws (1975)?
- In US, Jaws is available to stream on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus, 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 worth watching?
- Jaws holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jaws?
- Jaws stars Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton.
- When was Jaws released?
- Jaws was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.