Jaws 2 (1978) Horror Thriller Drama Adventure
Jaws 2 (1978) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Read our Jaws 2 Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 5.68/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.8/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.6/10
Jaws 2 Plot Synopsis:
Four years after the events of the original "Jaws", the town of Amity suddenly experiences series of mysterious boating accidents and disappearances. Chief of Police, Martin Brody, fears that another shark is out there, but he is ignored by the townsfolk. Unfortunately, he's right - there is another Great White in the sea.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Police chief Brody must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorizing the waters.
Tagline: Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...
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Jaws 2 Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1978 (more 1978 movies)
Box Office: $81,766,007
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What is Jaws 2 Streaming On?
Jaws 2 is Streaming on Netflix, TubiLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Jaws 2 Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 16, 1978, Netflix: Jul 15, 2025
Writers: Peter Benchley, Carl Gottlieb, Howard Sackler
Producers: Joe Alves, David Brown, Richard D. Zanuck
Editors: Steve Potter, Arthur Schmidt, Neil Travis
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Jaws 2 (1978) Cast (Click to Expand)
Jaws 2 Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Roy Scheider | ... | Brody |
| Lorraine Gary | ... | Ellen Brody |
| Murray Hamilton | ... | Mayor Vaughn |
| Joseph Mascolo | ... | Peterson |
| Jeffrey Kramer | ... | Hendricks |
| Collin Wilcox Paxton | ... | Dr. Elkins (as Collin Wilcox) |
| Ann Dusenberry | ... | Tina |
| Mark Gruner | ... | Mike |
| Barry Coe | ... | Andrews |
| Susan French | ... | Old Lady |
| Gary Springer | ... | Andy |
| Donna Wilkes | ... | Jackie |
| Gary Dubin | ... | Ed |
| John Dukakis | ... | Polo |
| G. Thomas Dunlop | ... | Timmy |
| David Elliott | ... | Larry |
| Marc Gilpin | ... | Sean |
| Keith Gordon | ... | Doug |
| Cindy Grover | ... | Lucy (as Cynthia Grover) |
| Ben Marley | ... | Patrick |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Roy Scheider, as Brody, passed away at age 75 in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Roy R. Scheider - Lorraine Gary (b. August 16, 1937) – Ellen Brody
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Murray Hamilton, as Mayor Vaughn, passed away at age 63 in Wash.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Joseph Mascolo – Peterson
- Jeffrey Kramer (b. July 15, 1945) – Hendricks
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Glance Heavenward | Jeffrey C. Kramer | Jeff Kramer - Collin Wilcox Paxton, as Dr. Elkins (as Collin Wilcox), passed away at age 74 in Highlands, North Carol.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Collin Wilcox Horne | Colin Wilcox | Collin Wilcox | Collin Wilcox-Horn | Collin Wilcox-Horne | Collin Wilcox-Paxton - Ann Dusenberry (b. September 13, 1953) – Tina
Sign: Virgo - Mark Gruner (b. December 29, 1958) – Mike
Sign: Capricorn - Barry Coe – Andrews
- Susan French, as Old Lady, passed away at age 91 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius - Gary Springer (b. July 29, 1959) – Andy
Sign: Leo - Donna Wilkes (b. November 11, 1958) – Jackie
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Gary Dubin, as Ed, passed away at age 57 in Burbank, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Gary Dubois | Garry Michaels | Gary Michaels - John Dukakis – Polo
- G. Thomas Dunlop – Timmy
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