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4.5 / 10(1,465 votes)IMDbPG19831h 38m$88M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Jaws 3-D

“The third dimension is terror.”

Synopsis

A giant thirty-five-foot shark becomes trapped in a SeaWorld theme park and it's up to the sons of police chief Brody to rescue everyone.

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Shark Strikes When Nobody Expects - Extended PreviewOfficial

Type: Clip • Published 2026-05-28

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 22, 1983

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 7, 2001

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (4.29x ROI)

Production Budget

$20.5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$88M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

4.29x

+$67.5M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $20.5MWorldwide: $88M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Joe Alves
Screenplay & Story
Richard Matheson, Carl Gottlieb
Original Score
Alan Parker
Original Title
Jaws 3-D
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 38m
Production Budget
$20.5M
Worldwide Gross
$88M
Production Studios
MCA Theatricals, Universal Pictures, Alan Landsburg Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Joe Alves

Screenplay & Story

Richard Matheson, Carl Gottlieb, Guerdon Trueblood, Peter Benchley

Original Score & Music

Alan Parker

Director of Photography

James A. Contner

Film Editing

Corky Ehlers, Randy Roberts

Producers

Rupert Hitzig, Alan Landsburg, Howard Lipstone

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Peter Benchley

Department Leadership Roster

Joe Alves

Joe Alves

Director

Richard Matheson

Richard Matheson

Screenplay

Carl Gottlieb

Carl Gottlieb

Screenplay

Rupert Hitzig

Producer

James A. Contner

Director of Photography

Corky Ehlers

Editor

Randy Roberts

Editor

Woods Mackintosh

Production Design

Alan Parker

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jaws 3-D

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Jaws 3-D about?

A giant thirty-five-foot shark becomes trapped in a SeaWorld theme park and it's up to the sons of police chief Brody to rescue everyone.

Who directed Jaws 3-D?

Jaws 3-D was directed by Joe Alves.

Who stars in Jaws 3-D?

The principal cast of Jaws 3-D includes Dennis Quaid, Bess Armstrong, Simon MacCorkindale, Louis Gossett Jr., John Putch.

When was Jaws 3-D released and how long is it?

Jaws 3-D was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

What was the box office and production budget of Jaws 3-D?

Jaws 3-D had a reported production budget of $20.5M and grossed $88M at the worldwide box office (4.29 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Jaws 3-D?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Jaws 3-D was composed by Alan Parker.

Is Jaws 3-D based on a book or true story?

Jaws 3-D is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Peter Benchley".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Jaws 3-D?

Jaws 3-D holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).