By any reasonable measure, yes, Jaws is a classic. It was nominated for best picture (and should have won), it was the breakout feature for a man who will certainly be remembered as one of the greatest American directors of all time, it was the first true Hollywood blockbuster, it remains one of the most popular films of all time, it is infinitely rewatchable, it is fantastically acted, it is timeless and it has a giant robotic shark in it.