What is Jaws 2 rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is rated PG, but it runs warmer than that: real scares, several jump scares and strong violence. Know your kid.

Jaws 2 (1978)

Film · 1h 57m · Rated PG

Horror, Thriller

A monstrous shark returns to Amity, forcing the police chief into another gritty, suspenseful battle for survival.

Tense and pulpy. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Netflix, Starz and YouTube (free).

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Jaws 2 parents guide

For a PG, this one goes further: strong violence, real scares and several jump scares. Beyond that, mild language and light gore.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: None flagged; It is a PG from before PG-13 existed, when a PG could carry more, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Jaws 2 scary?: Yes, properly. Jaws 2 is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is Jaws 2?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is Jaws 2 rated, and is it OK for kids?: It is rated PG, but it runs warmer than that: real scares, several jump scares and strong violence. Know your kid.