Steven Spielberg 's blockbuster "Jaws" premiered on June 20, 1975, making the iconic shark thriller 50 years old today. For Cape Cod and the Islands, there are a lot of connections to the film.

Steven Spielberg 's blockbuster "Jaws" premiered on June 20, 1975, making the iconic shark thriller 50 years old today. For Cape Cod and the Islands, there are a lot of connections to the film.

Steven Spielberg's Jaws, which turns 50 this week, invented the modern blockbuster, and its male characters changed movies forever.© Getty Images. Men's Health Illustration / Jason Speakman ...

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" is here. Here are some fun facts about the film.

It’s been 50 years since the blockbuster movie ‘Jaws,’ but there’s more to be revealed about shark biology Science Jun 21, 2025 3:16 PM EDT ...

"Jaws" is 50 years old this week. In 1975, it launched the career of director Steven Spielberg and introduced the concept of the summer blockbuster. Hear Tom Shales' original review for NPR.