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title: "Cruel Jaws"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cruel-jaws-1995"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 84060
imdb_id: "tt0112747"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 107
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Cruel Jaws (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cruel-jaws-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Cruel Jaws" (1995).
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Title: Cruel Jaws.
Also known as: Jaws 5, Jaws 5: Cruel Jaws, The Beast.
Release Date: 05/05/1995 (US).
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Adventure, Comedy.
Runtime: 1h 34m.
Rating: PG-13.
Language: English-language.
Origin: Italian horror film.
Director: Bruno Mattei (under the pseudonym William Snyder).
Plot: A tiger shark bred by the Navy as a killing machine is wreaking havoc in the sleepy tourist town of Hampton Bay.
Footage usage: Utilizes unauthorized footage from the Jaws film series, the 1981 Italian knockoff The Last Shark, and the 1989 Italian knockoff De [text cuts off].

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, Chilling, Cineverse Amazon Channel, ARROW | Hoopla, FlixHouse, Fawesome, Bloodstream | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream | Bloodstream | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Midnight Pulp, Bloodstream, ARROW | Hoopla, Bloodstream | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Bloodstream | Bloodstream | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bruno Mattei
- **Networks / Studios**: Europe Communications S.r.l., Production Group

## Key Cast Continuity

- **David Luther** as *Francis Berger*
- **George Barnes Jr.** as *Samuel Lewis*
- **Scott Silveria** as *Bob Soerensen*
- **Kirsten Urso** as *Susy Soerensen*
- **Richard Dew** as *Dag Soerensen*
- **Sky Palma** as *Glenda*
- **Norma J. Nesheim** as *Vanessa*
- **Gregg Hood** as *Bill Morrison*
- **Carter Collins** as *Ronnie Lewis*
- **Natasha Etzer** as *Gloria Lewis*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Cruel Jaws online?
Cruel Jaws is currently available to watch or stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Cruel Jaws worth watching?
Cruel Jaws holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 107 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Cruel Jaws and when was it released?
Cruel Jaws is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 1995. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Cruel Jaws?
Cruel Jaws was directed by Bruno Mattei.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cruel Jaws — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/84060)
- [Cruel Jaws (Video 1995) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112747/fullcredits/)
- [Cruel Jaws - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruel_Jaws)
- [Cruel Jaws (1995) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/84060-cruel-jaws/cast)
- [Cruel Jaws (1995) – Jabootu's Bad Movie Dimension](http://jabootu.net/2012/08/cruel-jaws-1995/)
- [Cruel Jaws (1995) – Jabootu's Bad Movie Dimension](https://web.archive.org/web/20200803000135/http://jabootu.net/?p=8455)

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