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Jaws
Movie (1975)
When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to kill the beast before it strikes again.
Movie (1975)
When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to kill the beast before it strikes again.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Couples kiss, talk in bed, joke about fooling around, and make sexual jokes alongside a brief shadowed side view of a woman's breast while skinny dipping.
Violence & Gore
People are graphically eaten by a shark with lots of blood, severed limbs, entrails, and injury photographs.
Profanity
Characters use various expletives, religious exclamations, name-calling, and a rude arm gesture.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters smoke cigarettes and pipes while drinking beer, whiskey, wine, and moonshine to the point of getting drunk.
Frightening Scenes
The film features classic shark horror elements, intense discussions about attacks, and frenzied panic.
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Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The film highlights trusting instincts, valuing human life over money, and teamwork, alongside negative messages about violence.
Role models
Martin cares about protecting people, while other main characters show bravery and quick thinking.
Representation
The cast is predominantly white with traditional gender roles for women and class arguments between main characters.
Learning
Families can discuss the violence in Jaws and how music builds suspense.
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