Piranha

1978·Movie

1h 34min

Poster for Piranha

Backdrop

Ratings

65/100

My ScoreNot Rated

Not Rated

Save

Not Rated

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Where to Watch

Amazon Prime Video

About

A hideous death lurked unseen in the river...

When flesh-eating piranhas are accidently released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.

DNA

Genres: Monster Movie
Mood: HumorousViolentFrighteningDarkly ComedicGory
Themes: SurvivalMan Vs. Nature
Plot: Panic And ChaosUnsuspecting GuestsHero's Attempt To Save The DayFlesh-Eating Fish AttackUnexpected Release Of DangerSummer Resort Setting
Pacing: FastIncreasing Intensity
Narrative: Real-Time Narrative
Dialog: Fast-Paced ExchangesExaggerated Reactions
Character Types: EverymanHeroInnocent
Humor: Dark ComedyFish Out Of WaterGross-Out HumorCrude Humor
Time: Present Day
Place: Summer ResortLake
Cinematic Style: High Contrast LightingFast Cutting
Costume and Set: Modern AttirePeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

Crew

Directed by:

Joe Dante, Jamie Anderson, Susan Arnold

Produced by:

Jon Davison, Roger Corman, Chako Van Leeuwen

Composed by:

Pino Donaggio

Cast

Bradford Dillman

Paul Grogan

Heather Menzies

Maggie McKeown

Kevin McCarthy

Dr. Robert Hoak

Keenan Wynn

Jack

Dick Miller

Buck Gardner

Barbara Steele

Dr. Mengers

Belinda Balaski

Betsy

Melody Thomas Scott

Laura Dickinson

Bruce Gordon

Colonel Waxman

Barry Brown

Trooper

Paul Bartel

Mr. Dumont

Richard Deacon

Earl Lyon

Guich Koock

TV Pitchman

Bruce Paul Barbour

Man in Boat

Eric Braeden

Dr. Robert Hoak (swimming double) (uncredited)

Joe Dante

Scuba Diver #2 (uncredited)

Amy Holden Jones

Hertz Clerk (uncredited)

John Sayles

Army Sentry (uncredited)

Phil Tippett

Scuba Diver (uncredited)

Media

Home Movies Shows Discover

We use cookies

🍪

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.Learn more about our privacy policy