Jaws

1975 | 124 min | Horror, Thriller, Adventure

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97%), it won 3 Oscars, it made about 67 times its budget and people are still talking about it. Make plans for this one.

Our take: The original summer blockbuster. Suspense built on what you don't see, and still terrifying at the beach.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Have you seen it?

When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to kill the beast before it strikes again.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic
AudiencesStrong
7.7/10 from 12K viewers
AwardsVery strong
3 wins, 1 other nomination — won Academy Award for Best Film Editing; won Academy Award for Best Sound
Box office & staying powerVery strong
$471 million worldwide on a $7 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
1.3 million Wikipedia readers in the past year