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Jaws 2

Seen it?

1978 | 117 min | Horror, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 10 times its budget, but middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Jaws or Dangerous Animals, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1978: an older pace and style.

Police chief Brody must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorizing the waters.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $209 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 290K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jeannot Szwarc

  • Roy ScheiderPolice Chief Martin Brody
  • Lorraine GaryEllen Brody
  • Murray HamiltonMayor Larry Vaughn
  • Joseph MascoloLen Peterson
  • Jeffrey KramerHendricks
  • Collin Wilcox PaxtonDr. Lureen Elkins
  • Ann DusenberryTina Wilcox
  • Mark GrunerMike Brody
  • Barry CoeTom Andrews
  • Susan FrenchOld Lady