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Jaws 2 (1978)

โ€œJust when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...โ€

6.0/10 ยท 2,194 votes 1h 57m pg ThrillerHorror

#25 of 26 films from 1978 #1969 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Jeannot Szwarc ยท Written by Carl Gottlieb, Peter Benchley, Howard Sackler

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Overview

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

Cast

Roy Scheideras Police Chief Martin Brody
Lorraine Garyas Ellen Brody
Murray Hamiltonas Mayor Larry Vaughn
Joseph Mascoloas Len Peterson
Jeffrey Krameras Hendricks
Collin Wilcox Paxtonas Dr. Lureen Elkins
Ann Dusenberryas Tina Wilcox
Mark Gruneras Mike Brody
Barry Coeas Tom Andrews
Susan Frenchas Old Lady
Gary Springeras Andy Nicholas
Donna Wilkesas Jackie Peters
Gary Dubinas Eddie Marchand
John Dukakisas Paul 'Polo' Loman

Facts

Release dateJune 16, 1978
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) โ€” about the same as the 1978 average of 111 min
GenresThriller, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$187,884,000 (9.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0077766

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Questions

How long is Jaws 2?
Jaws 2 runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Jaws 2 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 2,194 votes, which places it #25 of 26 films released in 1978 in this index (top 8%) and #1969 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Jaws 2?
Jaws 2 was directed by Jeannot Szwarc. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Somewhere in Time (1980), Supergirl (1984).
Who stars in Jaws 2?
Roy Scheider as Police Chief Martin Brody; Lorraine Gary as Ellen Brody; Murray Hamilton as Mayor Larry Vaughn; Joseph Mascolo as Len Peterson; Jeffrey Kramer as Hendricks; Collin Wilcox Paxton as Dr. Lureen Elkins.
What is Jaws 2 rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Jaws 2?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/99595.

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