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Piranha 3D

2010·Movie
1h 28min·R
IMDb5.5Metacritic535.7Rotten Tomatoes76%45%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVParamount+KanopyPlex

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Piranha 3D fingerprint

Relentless energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Epic and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis3
  • Nostalgia3
  • Wonder2

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and satire

  • Dark Humor8
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion4
  • Rewatchability4
  • Novelty3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Intrigue5
  • Acting3

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

There's something in the water.

Each year the population of sleepy Lake Victoria, Arizona explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 residents for the annual Spring Break celebration. But then, an earthquake opens an underwater chasm, releasing an enormous swarm of ancient Piranha that have been dormant for thousands of years, now with a taste for human flesh. This year, there's something more to worry about than the usual hangovers and complaints from locals, a new type of terror is about to be cut loose on Lake Victoria.
Creature FeatureGorefestCampy HorrorSpring Break MassacreDark ComedySchlock CinemaOver-the-Top Violence3D Spectacle

Crew

Directed by:
Alexandre Aja, Grégory Levasseur, Judi Townsend
Written by:
Josh Stolberg
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Alexandre Aja, Bob Weinstein
Composed by:
Joshua Winget, Jo Caron, Guy Pelletier

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Questions about Piranha 3D

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Where can I stream Piranha 3D legally?

PrimefuboTVParamount+KanopyPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeMovieSphere+

Piranha 3D is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Piranha 3D worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Piranha 3D rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Piranha 3D?

1 h 28 min

Piranha 3D runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Piranha 3D?

Critics65
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Piranha 3D higher (65) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Piranha 3D a box office hit?

Budget$24 million
Box office$83 million

Yes. It cost about $24 million to make and earned $83 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is Piranha 3D in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Piranha 3D?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Piranha 3D in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Piranha 3D use?

Red Is HeroicWham LineBittersweet EndingHeroic SacrificeAdmiring the AbominationUncertain DoomBuxom Beauty StandardNude Nature DanceAsshole VictimCelebrity SurvivorPaddleball ShotCruel and Unusual Deathand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 storytelling tropes for Piranha 3D, including Red Is Heroic, Wham Line, Bittersweet Ending.