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In 1975, Steven Spielberg terrified mass audiences into watching movies with “Jaws.” The now-classic thriller famously made everyone afraid to go back into the water, but it also helped fuel the emerging New Hollywood movement by becoming what is widely considered the first box office hit in history. With all that in mind, it’s strange to think that there are still people left to see this seminal film, but there are. Heck, /Film’s own Danielle Ryan saw “Jaws” for the first time in 2025 and provided some fascinating insights into the experience, if we do say so ourselves. If you haven’t seen “Jaws” either, then be warned: you only have a limited time to get back in the water as the movie is leaving Netflix very soon.
Spielberg’s classic will leave Netflix alongside “Jaws 2,” “Jaws 3” and “Jaws: The Revenge” on November 15, 2025. Of course, none of those sequels come close to the original, and as such, if you have the time to watch any of them before they disappear into the streaming stream, then “Jaws” is the real must-see. The story of a giant great white shark terrorizing a small coastal town is still as effective as it was in 1975 – a true testament to the cinematic craft that went into the film. It’s also peppered with some shocking images that have remained ingrained in the collective cultural crust for decades, making “Jaws” a solid choice for the spooky season if you’re looking for an alternative to typical horror. Either way, if the film remains on your watch list, there’s no better time than now.
Jaws is still an essential classic 50 years later
If you have been suffering from a shark phobia, now is the time to try facing your fear. Not only is “Jaws” available on the biggest and one of the best streaming services, but the film also turns 50 this year. In short, you cannot allow half a century to pass without seeing this undisputed classic.
For the uninitiated toying with the idea of dipping a toe in, the film stars Roy Scheider as Martin Brody, the police chief in the New England coastal town of Amity Island. After a series of shark attacks lead to multiple deaths, Brody is forced to act, which he does with the help of oceanographer Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and veteran shark hunter Quint (Robert Shaw). As even those who have never seen the movie have no doubt heard, the trio discovers very quickly that they are going to need a bigger boat to take on what turns out to be a giant white shark.
Look, if the film’s reputation and the combination of Steven Spielberg and John Williams don’t tempt “Jaws” holdouts, then there’s very little else I can say. “Jaws” isn’t just a blockbuster, it’s a masterclass in pacing and tone that, in an age when movies often seem like vacuous imitations of classic features, can offer not only a rubric for today’s filmmakers but also remind us all how movies really can be magical. So if you have a Netflix subscription, maybe skip John Cena and Alison Brie’s flop “Freelance” and dip your toe in the water before November 15, 2025.
