Jaws 2
Jaws 2

Jaws 2

1978Movie117 minEnglish

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

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic53
Google Users72%
Director: Jeannot SzwarcGenres: Thriller, Horror, Adventure, Mystery

Plot Summary

Four years after the terrifying events in Amity Island, Police Chief Martin Brody finds himself facing another killer shark. This time, the shark is larger and more aggressive, targeting a group of teenagers on a boating trip. Brody must confront his deepest fears and battle the relentless predator to protect the island's residents and vacationers from a watery grave.

Critical Reception

While not reaching the critical heights of its predecessor, Jaws 2 was a commercial success, recouping its budget and then some. Critics were divided, with some praising the tension and action, while others found it to be a less original and somewhat repetitive sequel. Audiences, however, flocked to see the return of the great white shark.

What Reviewers Say

  • A suspenseful and effective, if derivative, sequel that capitalizes on the original's thrills.
  • Packs enough scares and action to satisfy fans, though it lacks the groundbreaking impact of the first film.
  • The extended chase sequences and shark attacks are well-executed, providing ample B-movie thrills.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Jaws 2 to be an entertaining sequel, appreciating the return of the iconic shark and the heightened suspense. While some noted it didn't quite match the original's brilliance, many felt it delivered solid thrills and a satisfying continuation of the story.

Fun Fact

During filming, a shark expert was hired to train the mechanical sharks, but the sharks proved to be unreliable and often broke down, leading to increased filming delays and costs.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

It's only after watching this that you realise just how crucial to the success of the first film Robert Shaw was. This is not the worst sequel I've seen by any means, but without his gnarled and charismatic "Quint", we are left with a prett...
r96sk

r96sk

A disappointing follow-up. I enjoyed Roy Scheider's performance and the core action sequences near the end, but everything else is a bit boring. 'Jaws 2' puts high focus on the teenagers, though their story never possesses any intrigue. ...
quasar1967

quasar1967

just as good as the original, if not better
JPV852

JPV852

Adequate but still entertaining sequel has some okay practical effects with the shark though still really silly given what happened in the last one nobody in charge would listen to Brody. Nothing overly special and doubt I'd revisit this an...
Ian Beale

Ian Beale

**Excellent sequel!** Intense sequel directed by Jeannot Szwarc (who also directed episodes of Columbo alongside Steven Spielberg!) Performances here are every bit as good as the original and Szwarc manages to infuse of great sense o...