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In Theaters
February 27, 1996
Theatrical Release Date:
02/27/1996
DVD Release Date:
07/11/2000
Run Time:
130min.
Starring:
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Universal
MPAA Rating:
PG
Genre(s):
Action,Horror
Plot: Based on Peter Benchley's best-selling novel, Steven Spielberg's 1975 shark saga set the standard for the New Hollywood popcorn blockbuster while frightening millions of moviegoers out of the water. Read More
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