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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Jaws 2 (1978) as a horror theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The horror and thriller blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 57m · ★ 6.0

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  1. 96match

    1.Jaws (1975)

    ★ 7.7 · Horror · Thriller · Adventure · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If Jaws 2 clicked for you, Jaws (1975) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.A Quiet Place Part II (2021)

    ★ 7.4 · Science Fiction · Thriller · Horror · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    If Jaws 2 clicked for you, A Quiet Place Part II (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Premium
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    3.The Shallows (2016)

    ★ 6.4 · Horror · Drama · Thriller · 1h 26m

    Why you'll love it

    If Jaws 2 clicked for you, The Shallows (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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    4.Funny Games (2008)

    ★ 6.6 · Thriller · Horror · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If Jaws 2 clicked for you, Funny Games (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    5.No Way Up (2024)

    ★ 6.3 · Thriller · Horror · Action · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    If Jaws 2 clicked for you, No Way Up (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Hulu
    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
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    6.Dangerous Animals (2025)

    ★ 6.4 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If Jaws 2 clicked for you, Dangerous Animals (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
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    • AMC+
    • Philo
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    7.Cut Off (2018)

    ★ 6.6 · Thriller · Crime · Horror · 2h 12m

    Why you'll love it

    If Jaws 2 clicked for you, Cut Off (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    8.The Meg (2018)

    ★ 6.2 · Action · Science Fiction · Horror · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Jaws 2 clicked for you, The Meg (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    9.Ocean's Thirteen (2007)

    ★ 6.7 · Crime · Thriller · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    If Jaws 2 clicked for you, Ocean's Thirteen (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Starz Apple TV Channel
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    10.The Ring (2002)

    ★ 6.7 · Horror · Mystery · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If Jaws 2 clicked for you, The Ring (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Criterion Channel
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FAQ

What should I watch after Jaws 2?
Try Jaws, A Quiet Place Part II, The Shallows—each shares DNA with Jaws 2 while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Jaws 2?
Jaws 2 (1978) is best described as Horror, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Jaws 2 part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Jaws Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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