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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Five-star movie could scare the pants off kids.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–13
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What Parents Need to Know
About Jaws
Parents need to know that although the small screen lessens its impact, this movie can terrify as much as it entertains. It's not as gruesome as today's horror movies, but it may be too intense for sensitive preteens, especially those who have a fear of swimming in the ocean.
Read our full review by Scott G. Mignola
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the fact that this movie is considered the first official "summer blockbuster." What other blockbusters can you think of? What do they have in common? Also, how does the movie build suspense? What's scarier -- a monster you can see, or one you can't? Why?
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Most Recent Reviews
Lives in OhioI rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Lives in HawaiiI rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Kind of bad language. Very scary still gives me the chills even though I was 10 and now 13 and live in hawaii. Not PG-13
- Lives inI rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Too violent for kids.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
e.g. You should think twice before going with a tween!
I think it is really inipropiete for a PG movie.All the blood,goor,and violence is inconseable and very shoking.Im only 10 and I regrete seeing it.
- Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Extremely dull, actually. Scenes with the shark are interesting, and it's interesting comparing this to later Spielberg films, but little else is.
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| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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