---
title: "Jaws"
year: 1975
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/jaws-1975"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 578
imdb_id: "tt0073195"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 124
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 11646
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Jaws (1975) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/jaws-1975

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Jaws is a 1975 American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the novel by Peter Benchley. The film follows the seaside community of Amity as it faces terror from a dangerous great white shark. In response to the threat, local police chief Martin Brody teams up with a young marine biologist and a seasoned shark hunter to track and kill the predator before it can cause further harm. Starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw, the film was praised for its suspenseful storytelling and groundbreaking effects. Upon release, it became a major box-office success and is often credited as the first summer blockbuster. The movie garnered widespread attention and acclaim, establishing itself as a landmark in cinematic history. Its impact on popular culture endures, with the film frequently celebrated for its direction, performances, and intense narrative.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A massive great white shark terrorizes a small seaside community, forcing three men to hunt it."

### Why Watch
- masterful direction by Steven Spielberg
- iconic suspense building

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense sequences may be frightening
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains intense sequences of suspense and horror involving a predatory animal.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, thriller, intense, classic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Peacock Premium Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steven Spielberg
- **Networks / Studios**: The Zanuck/Brown Company, Universal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Roy Scheider** as *Brody*
- **Robert Shaw** as *Quint*
- **Richard Dreyfuss** as *Hooper*
- **Lorraine Gary** as *Ellen Brody*
- **Murray Hamilton** as *Vaughn*
- **Carl Gottlieb** as *Meadows*
- **Jeffrey Kramer** as *Hendricks*
- **Susan Backlinie** as *Chrissie*
- **Jonathan Filley** as *Cassidy*
- **Ted Grossman** as *Estuary Victim*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Jaws?
The film was directed by Steven Spielberg.

### Q: When was Jaws released?
The film was released in 1975.

### Q: What is the film based on?
It is based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story follows a police chief, a marine biologist, and a shark hunter.

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The story takes place in the seaside community of Amity.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Official site](http://www.jaws25.com/)
- [Jaws (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaws_(film))
- [Jaws (1975) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073195/)
- [Jaws | Shark, Steven Spielberg, Cast, 50th Anniversary, & Facts ...](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Jaws-film-by-Spielberg)
- [Jaws (1975) | Classic Shark Thriller | Steven Spielberg Masterpiece](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlbWSL2OnYU)
- [Jaws (1975) - About the Movie | Amblin](https://amblin.com/movie/jaws/)

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