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Bait

2012·Movie
1h 33min·R
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Hopefulness3
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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A Tsunami Just Flipped The Foodchain.

A freak tsunami traps shoppers at a coastal Australian supermarket inside the building ... along with a 12-foot great white shark.
Survival ThrillerCreature FeatureHigh TensionAction HorrorClaustrophobic SettingShark AttackExploitation FilmFast-Paced ExcitementPredictable Fun

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bait

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bait legally?

Bait is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bait worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 47%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bait rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Bait?

1 h 33 min

Bait runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bait?

Critics47
Audiences41

Yes. Critics average 47 and audiences 41 out of 100, so both groups see Bait much the same way.

Was Bait a box office hit?

Budget$33 million
Box office$33 million

No. It cost about $33 million to make and earned $33 million worldwide, 97% of its budget.

What language is Bait in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Singapore, Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Bait?

23ATAUBECACHDEDKFIFRGBGGIEINIT+9

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bait in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bait use?

Tragic KeepsakeMen Are the Expendable GenderGiant Wall of Watery DoomMake-Out KidsTeaser-Only CharacterMister MuffykinsCell Phones Are UselessRecycled with a GimmickAsian Store-OwnerMy Sister Is Off-LimitsJerkassContrived Coincidenceand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Bait, including Tragic Keepsake, Men Are the Expendable Gender, Giant Wall of Watery Doom.