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Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critics

User Score

Universal acclaim- based on 80 Ratings

Summary: In the beautiful quaint beach resort of Amity Island, something hideous, something so deliciously evil has vanquished the tranquility and shattered the peace. First, it violently took the life of a young girl, leaving her mangled remains rotting on the beach, her echoed screams cursing the night skies. Next, it moved its attention to the children, ripping and tearing as blood turned the calm waters red. Then, just when they thought it was safe to go back in the water, it struck again, mercilessly rampaging in the estuary and attacking the piers where the fisherman unknowingly sat waiting for a catch. Now, something must be done, before it returns to feed. With the Amity tourist board and town Mayor Larry Vaugn determined to keep the beaches open for the Summer Season, its up to Police Chief Brody, marine biologist Matt Hooper and colorful fisherman Quint to hunt down the 200 Pound White Death and put an end to the bloodshed. They are going to need a bigger boat.
Runtime: 124 min
Production: Universal Pictures
Genre: Thriller
Country: USA
Language: English
Home Release Date: Nov 21, 2000
Director Credit
Steven Spielberg Director
Writer Credit
Carl Gottlieb Screenplay
Howard Sackler Writer
John Milius Writer
Peter Benchley Screenplay
Robert Shaw Writer
Principal Cast Credit
Richard Dreyfuss Matt Hooper
Robert Shaw Sam Quint
Roy Scheider Chief Martin Brody
Cast Credit
Carl Gottlieb Meadows
Chris Rebello Michael Brody
Craig Kingsbury Ben Gardner
Jay Mello Sean Brody
Jeffrey Kramer Hendricks
Jeffrey Voorhees Alex Kintner
Jonathan Filley Cassidy
Lee Fierro Mrs. Kintner
Lorraine Gary Ellen Brody
Murray Hamilton Mayor Larry Vaughn
Susan Backlinie Christine 'Chrissie' Watkins
Ted Grossman Estuary Victim
Producer Credit
David Brown Producer
Richard D. Zanuck Producer
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