Jaws (1975), PG, 2 hr 5 min

Jaws (1975), PG, 2 hr 5 min
Franchise #: Jaws #1
Tagline: “You’ll never go in the water again.”
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Notable Quotes from the Movie
“You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”

“That’s some bad hat, Harry.”

“Back home we got a taxidermy man. He gonna have a heart attack when he sees what I brung him.”

“Farewell and adieu to you fair Spanish ladies…”

“Smile, you son of a—!”

“Here’s to swimmin’ with bowlegged women.”

“Smile, you son of a—”
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Cast Listing
Roy Scheider as Chief Martin Brody

Robert Shaw as Quint

Richard Dreyfuss as Matt Hooper

Lorraine Gary as Ellen Brody

Murray Hamilton as Mayor Larry Vaughn

Carl Gottlieb as Meadows

Jeffrey Kramer as Deputy Leonard Hendricks

Susan Backlinie as Chrissie Watkins

Jonathan Filley as Tom Cassidy

Ted Grossman as Estuary Victim

Chris Rebello as Michael Brody

Jay Mello as Sean Brody

Lee Fierro as Mrs. Kintner

Jeffrey Voorhees as Alex Kintner

Craig Kingsbury as Ben Gardner

Peter Benchley (author of the original novel) as Interviewer (cameo)

Fritzi Jane Courtney as Mrs. Taft
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Reviews
My Rating 8/10
Dove Foundation Not rated dove.org (no review found)
IMDb 8.0/10   
Metacritic Not listed (not listed)
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Plot Summary
When a great white shark begins attacking swimmers off Amity Island, police chief Brody pushes to close the beaches—but town officials resist. Marine biologist Hooper and grizzled shark hunter Quint join Brody aboard the Orca to track down the beast. Their harrowing ocean confrontation escalates into a tense battle of man versus nature.
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Overview
Steven Spielberg’s Jaws revolutionized summer blockbusters and suspense filmmaking. Its clever use of unseen threat, iconic John Williams score, and dynamic trio of protagonists shaped modern action-thrillers. Despite mechanical shark failures during production, the film's taut pacing and human drama earned universal praise.  
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Family Friendliness & Christian Perspective
Rated PG — but by today’s standards, closer to PG‑13. Contains graphic shark attacks, blood, severed limbs, and moderate strong language. Suitable for teens and up. Common Sense Media recommends age 12+ due to violence and threats.  

From a Christian viewpoint, Jaws presents themes of responsibility, courage, and self-sacrifice. Brody’s moral stand to protect lives against public pressure is commendable. Narrative also warns against greed and denial—themes relevant to ethical leadership discussions.  
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Notable Scenes

Beach attack by Chrissie (opening jaw-dropping kill by shark)

Alex Kintner's death and Mrs. Kintner’s emotional confrontation with Brody

"You’re gonna need a bigger boat" moment after first shipboard encounter

Quint’s USS Indianapolis monologue aboard the Orca—chilling tension

Quint’s death by shark in a slow-burn, terrifying scene

Final showdown: Brody shoots tank in shark’s mouth, ending the terror

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