Jaws - 50th anniversary

SPECIAL EVENTS Experience Jaws, on the LARGEST screen in Adelaide - the Eximax, as we celebrate the film's 50th anniversary! Grab a shark cocktail or "the head, the tail, the whole damn thing" hot dog and large soft drink combo, while supplies last. More info

Fifty years ago, terror swam onto the silver screen—and the world has never looked at the ocean the same way since. Jaws, Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking thriller, took audiences on a heart-pounding ride of suspense, fear, and sheer cinematic brilliance. From its haunting, minimalist score to its unforgettable moments of horror and heroism, the film redefined the blockbuster, proving that a great white shark could terrify millions without ever needing to be seen.

As we celebrate five decades of Jaws, we honor not just the legacy of the film, but the storytelling, craftsmanship, and thrilling performances that make it as gripping today as it was in 1975. Whether you're a longtime fan or experiencing it for the first time, prepare to relive the tension, the adventure, and the iconic lines that cemented Jaws as one of the greatest films of all time.

When a gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity, a police chief, a marine scientist and grizzled fisherman set out to stop it.

Rating: M

Runtime: 127 mins

Director: Steven Spielberg

Actors: Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas

Thu, Aug 28:

18:30

Prospect Cinemas

Thu, Aug 28:

20:00

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