Jaws 2
“Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...”
Synopsis
Police chief Brody must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorizing the waters.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Terrifying Sail Boat AttackOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2024-03-16
Top Cast
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Roy Scheider
Police Chief Martin Brody
Lorraine Gary
Ellen Brody
Murray Hamilton
Mayor Larry Vaughn
Joseph Mascolo
Len Peterson
Jeffrey Kramer
Hendricks
Collin Wilcox Paxton
Dr. Lureen Elkins
Ann Dusenberry
Tina Wilcox
Mark Gruner
Mike Brody
Barry Coe
Tom Andrews
Susan French
Old Lady
Gary Springer
Andy Nicholas
Donna Wilkes
Jackie Peters
Gary Dubin
Eddie Marchand
John Dukakis
Paul 'Polo' Loman
G. Thomas Dunlop
Timmy Weldon
Keith Gordon
Doug Fetterman
David Elliott
Larry Vaughn Jr.
Marc Gilpin
Sean Brody
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 7, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$187.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.39x
+$167.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeannot Szwarc
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Gottlieb, Howard Sackler, Peter Benchley
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Jaws 2
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $187.9M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeannot Szwarc
Carl Gottlieb, Howard Sackler, Peter Benchley
John Williams
Michael C. Butler
Steve Potter, Arthur Schmidt, Neil Travis
David Brown, Richard D. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Jeannot Szwarc
Director
Carl Gottlieb
Screenplay
David Brown
Producer
Ted Grossman
Stunt Coordinator
Richard D. Zanuck
Producer
Steve Potter
Editor
Howard Sackler
Screenplay
Michael C. Butler
Director of Photography
Arthur Schmidt
Editor
Bill Jobe
Costume Design
Joe Alves
Production Design
Neil Travis
Editor
Peter Benchley
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jaws 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jaws 2 about?
Police chief Brody must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorizing the waters.
Who directed Jaws 2?
Jaws 2 was directed by Jeannot Szwarc.
Who stars in Jaws 2?
The principal cast of Jaws 2 includes Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Joseph Mascolo, Jeffrey Kramer.
When was Jaws 2 released and how long is it?
Jaws 2 was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Jaws 2?
Jaws 2 had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $187.9M at the worldwide box office (9.39 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Jaws 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jaws 2 was composed by John Williams.
Is Jaws 2 based on a book or true story?
Jaws 2 is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Peter Benchley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jaws 2?
Jaws 2 holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).