Jaws 2
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Synopsis
Police chief Brody must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorizing the waters.
Cast
- Roy Scheider
- Lorraine Gary
- Murray Hamilton
- Joseph Mascolo
- Jeffrey Kramer
- Collin Wilcox
- Ann Dusenberry
- Mark Gruner
- Barry Coe
- Susan French
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- Apr 12, 2024
I have to say...this is not as good as Jaws 1
Patrick WillemsJun 1, 2013I think we've got another shark problem. -Martin Brody With Jaws being the first summer blockbuster, it's appropriate that Jaws 2 is one of the first examples of a cash grab sequel. It stars an actor that was contractually forced to do the film, co-stars the studio's…
Mr. DuLacAug 2, 2025at least John Williams showed up
David Sims - May 12, 2020
Rotten Tomatoes: 60% Metacritic Metascore: 51 IMDB: 5.8 69/100 Viewing Medium: Redbox Release Date: 16 June 1978 Distributor: Universal Pictures Budget: $20M Worldwide Gross: $178M Shark Week Martin Brody: "But I'm telling you, and I'm telling everybody at this table…
@Mr. Like🔥🔥🔥Apr 13, 2021We're gonna need a better script We're gonna need a braver director We're gonna need a brighter co-star We're still gonna need a bigger boat There are so many things wrong with this I'm not sure where to start, and yet it somehow works as an easy to process…
GrahamAug 1, 2021A drop in quality was to be expected without Spielberg's involvement, but Jaws 2 is actually a lot better than it has any right to be. I was really surprised how much tension it was able to build; most of the shark action had me on the edge of my seat. Good stuff!
Lou (rhymes with wow!) - Jul 11, 2023
Pacing was a bit off, but still enjoyable. There’s no way the shark can come back for a third film… right?
gregs1999Aug 20, 2025the great white shark is easily in top 10 antagonist of all time
THErealBatMar 16, 2026Finally getting around to the Jaws sequels. I may have seen them when I was very you, but really have no recollection of them at all. I've been meaning to start them after I watched the 50th anniversary of Jaws last year, but just never picked them. Well, finally that…
MizfitMathew
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- Sabrina Bondi likedJaws 2
There was reason to believe that "Jaws 2" would be a mess. It isn't. It's better than most sequels. It's formula-ridden but slick, and the special effects work as intended.
Br0oke likedJaws 2Another great jaws movie. When I saw the main actor kill A SECOND GREAT WHITE, I set me in a shock, one man two sharks (over time of course) MAN WINS!!!
Media Enjoyer is "meh" onJaws 26.3/10
- Alicia likedJaws 2
Definitely not as good as the first one but that’s to be expected. The original jaws can’t be topped. Though I will say that the suspense throughout the film was really good and there were multiple parts that had me at the edge of my seat. But I think 2 is enough for me and won’t be watching the…
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Sugama likedJaws 2A fun continuation to the iconic first movie that keeps the same vibe per se… I appreciate the protagonist, Brody, taking a step back which allowed for the focus 2b on the teens but I wish each kid was distinctive bc it was kinda hard to keep track of who was who/where ⛵️🦈💥
- Arsal is "meh" onJaws 2
I loved the idea of Brody facing lingering consequences rather than a clean victory. Still, I kept wishing Hooper returned to help him. What frustrated me most was the town officials again refused to accept the threat until it’s too late. Watching history repeat itself.
Tectash is "meh" onJaws 2Jaws 2 clearly is a step down from the original. It isn't void of any entertainment but it's very few and far between. It just locks the heart of the original and the characters lack that bite the first cast had. Best way I can describe it is safe and forgettable.
Alex Ruppert dislikedJaws 2Why make a sequel? A movie about a man fighting a shark does not need a sequel. I have nothing to say here except very poor plot and very poor VFX. In fact the VFX was atrocious and takes you out of the movie. I would not recommend this movie to anyone.
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Metacritic
Some of the action sequences have been well staged, but they've been dropped into the film so indiscriminately that Jaws 2 never builds to a particular climax. It simply drones on and on and on, like a television movie.
Vincent Canby
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jaws 2 (1978) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Jaws 2 (1978)?
The movie is 1hr 56min long.
What's Jaws 2 (1978) about?
Police chief Brody must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorizing the waters.
Who's the cast of Jaws 2 (1978)?
- Roy Scheider as Martin Brody
- Lorraine Gary as Ellen Brody
- Murray Hamilton as Larry Vaughn
- Joseph Mascolo as Len Peterson
- Jeffrey Kramer as Jeff Hendricks
- Collin Wilcox as Dr. Lureen Elkins
- Ann Dusenberry as Tina Wilcox
- Mark Gruner as Mike Brody
- Barry Coe as Tom Andrews
- Susan French as Grace Witherspoon
Who's the director behind Jaws 2 (1978)?
Jeannot Szwarc directed Jaws 2 (1978).
Who produced Jaws 2 (1978)?
Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown produced Jaws 2 (1978).
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