"Jaws," Steven Spielberg's 1975 thriller, has been added to ITVX, marking its availability on multiple streaming platforms. The film is credited with revolutionizing cinema by popularizing the summer blockbuster release strategy and establishing the formula for action/adventure films. Based on Peter Benchley's novel, it tells the story of Police Chief Martin Brody, marine biologist Matt Hooper, and shark hunter Quint as they hunt a man-eating great white shark.
The production of "Jaws" faced significant challenges, including malfunctioning mechanical sharks and budget overruns, partly due to it being the first motion picture filmed on the ocean. Despite these hurdles, its wide release and extensive marketing campaign led to immense box office success, making it the highest-grossing film for two years. "Jaws" has received critical acclaim and a near-perfect rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers praising its inspirational cinematography, compelling narrative, and authentic performances. The film also won three Academy Awards for Best Original Score, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound.