Jaws features some of the most iconic movie images of all time, but its script should not be overlooked as there are many Jaws quotes that fans still remember decades later. Directed by Steven Spielberg, Jaws became known as the first summer blockbuster and changed movies forever. The simple story of a killer shark terrorizing a quiet beach community is elevated thanks largely to Spielberg’s innovative direction, but also a strong cast and a script that knew how to find humanity and heart in the story.