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Killer Fish

1979Movie1 h 40 minPG

36
WeakGoodWatch score
36
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

Jewel thieves attempt to recover treasure from piranha infested waters. Mistrust and betrayals happen amongst the gang in the quest for gold.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

Crew

Written by
Michael Rogers
Produced by
Alex Ponti

Everyone

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Facts

December 7, 1979 · 1 h 40 min · PG

Released
December 7, 1979
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Action, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
Brazil, Italy, United Kingdom, United States, France
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

The Caper, The Chessmaster, Walking Shirtless Scene +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Killer Fish?"

Questions about Killer Fish

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Killer Fish?

In the United States, Killer Fish streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Killer Fish worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 4.2 and Letterboxd 2.3 out of 5).

Is Killer Fish okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Killer Fish plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Killer Fish use?

The CaperThe ChessmasterWalking Shirtless SceneBowdleriseArtistic License – CarsForeign Cuss WordPiranha ProblemFat BastardCovers Always LieObfuscating DisabilitySpeech ImpedimentDiabolus ex Machinaand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including The Caper, The Chessmaster, and Walking Shirtless Scene.