Steven Spielberg's classic blockbuster Jaws is heading to Netflix in September, and the sequels will also be coming to the platform. The movie was based on Peter Benchley's book, which was published just one year before Spielberg released his breakout movie. While the director previously worked on Duel (1971) and The Sugarland Express (1974), it was Jaws that made him the famous creator he is today.

With sharks bringing havoc to various fictional tourist destinations, staying at home and watching Amity Island and SeaWorld-set adventures is likely the wisest decision. Three of the four Jaws movies will now stream directly from a popular platform. Jaws, Jaws 2, and Jaws 3-D will be coming to Netflix on September 1st, where they will Spielberg's Band of Brothers for easy viewing.

Did You Know: The shark would have appeared more regularly, if not for repeated issues with the robotic shark.

For Fans Of...

• Steven Spielberg's filmography
• Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss
• Grounded thrillers with a focus on character and realistic situations
• Horror involving sea creatures

Why You Should Watch Jaws On Netflix

Spielberg is today an acclaimed director with beloved content in his catalog. When he first began directing his renowned shark movie, however, he was still a relatively unknown name in Hollywood. His skill in developing the world of Amity Island helped to establish him, as it takes an extraordinary movie to kickstart a career as respected as his. Without Jaws, it is unlikely that there would have ever been an E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), a Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), or a Schindler's List (1993), as studios might have been less willing to take risks on a new director.

Outside of boosting Spielberg's career, the horror of Jaws is its biggest draw. Characters are routinely hounded by a shark that rarely shows its face. Spielberg never shies away from showcasing the sheer terror of being chased by deadly sea-life or worrying about children trapped in the water. It helps that he adds surreal characters who could have been lifted out of Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. Robert Shaw's Quint, Roy Scheider's Martin Brody, and Richard Dreyfuss' Matt Hooper all feel larger-than-life, which helps them stand out against the threat of the great white in the original.

While the later movies are not quite as beloved, they are worth watching, if only to complete the story. The final movie, Jaws: The Revenge (1987), is not coming to Netlix, but the other three need to be witnessed to fully grasp the enormity of the stakes in a relatively grounded story. The suspense stands above all else, as the often-unseen shark can draw worry from even the most seasoned viewer. Even those who have seen it before can have the opportunity to watch a classic movie again from the comfort of their own couch.

What ScreenRant has said about Jaws:

There are almost too many shocking iconic moments in Jaws to count, and the sheer abundance of them proves why it's earned a rightly-deserved place as being considered a classic must-watch movie by many critics and viewers alike. In 1975, Steven Spielberg unwittingly created the summer blockbuster that changed the movie business forever with the shark-movie Jaws — a suspense-filled, seafaring thriller that brought artistic filmmaking techniques and careful character development to a high-concept Hollywood production, Jaws has been praised as one of the greatest films ever made. Jaws: 10 Most Iconic Moments, Ranked

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