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Sharktopus

2010·Movie
1h 29min
IMDb3.3Rotten Tomatoes60%24%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVHooplaFandango at Home FreePlex

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What's your score?

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Sharktopus fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Wonder3
  • Wholesome2

Humor

Some satire and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Pop culture

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Intrigue5
  • Acting4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing5
  • Visual Stylization5
  • Sound Centrality5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Half-shark... Half-octopus... All killer.

The U.S. Navy's special group "Blue Water" builds a half-shark, half-octopus for combat. But the sharktopus escapes and terrorizes the beaches of Puerto Vallarta.
Creature FeatureB-MovieCampy HorrorSchlocky FunHybrid MonsterGuilty PleasureOver-the-TopAction-Packed

Crew

Directed by:
Declan O'Brien, Stephen Niver, Adam Finer
Written by:
Mike MacLean
Produced by:
Roger Corman, Dan Golden, Julie Corman
Composed by:
Patrick Giraudi, Tom Hiel, Lisa Neidhardt

Sequels and Prequels

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Poster for Sharktopus

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Questions about Sharktopus

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Where can I stream Sharktopus legally?

PrimefuboTVHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeMovieSphere+

Sharktopus is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. 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 Sharktopus worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 3.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sharktopus rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Sharktopus?

1 h 29 min

Sharktopus runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sharktopus?

Critics60
Audiences29

Not quite. Critics rate Sharktopus higher (60) than audiences (29). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sharktopus in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sharktopus?

20ATAUBECACHDEFRGBGFGGIEJPLUMC+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sharktopus in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sharktopus use?

Roaring Rampage of RevengeTempting FateTasty GoldI Do Not Like Green Eggs and HamGigantic Adults, Tiny BabiesA Head at Each EndBig BadAlways a Bigger FishTurned Against Their MastersPreviously on…Kiss of the VampireAlien Bloodand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for Sharktopus, including Roaring Rampage of Revenge, Tempting Fate, Tasty Gold.