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Piranha

1995·Movie
1h 29min·R
IMDb4.1Rotten Tomatoes–20%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVThe RokuThe CWShout! Factory TV

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What's your score?

Your score

Piranha fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos2
  • Melancholy2

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Lost River Lake was a thriving resort, Until they discovered...

Doctor Baines has been conducting genetic experiments on piranhas and has made them virtually unstoppable. Unfortunately, his assistants, Maggie and Paul, accidentally release the hybrids into the Lost River Lake threatening to destroy everyone in their path. Can they prevent the flesh-eating piranhas from escaping into the ocean and spawning?
B-MovieCreature FeatureGenetic ExperimentAquatic HorrorLow BudgetGorePractical EffectsExploitation

Crew

Directed by:
Scott P. Levy, Patrick J. Statham
Written by:
John Sayles, Alex Simon, Richard Robinson
Produced by:
Roger Corman, Jan Glaser, Hisako Tsukuba
Composed by:
Christopher Lennertz, William Smith, Jeff Vaughn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Piranha

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Piranha legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuThe CWShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Piranha 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 The CW, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Piranha worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 4.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Piranha rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Piranha?

1 h 29 min

Piranha runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is Piranha in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Piranha?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Piranha in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Piranha use?

Asshole VictimYou Say TomatoGenetic Engineering Is the New NukeWeird MoonHazardous WaterAll for NothingEvil-Detecting DogAttack of the Town FestivalDiabolus ex MachinaSmug SnakeEye OpenAnimal Motifsand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for Piranha, including Asshole Victim, You Say Tomato, Genetic Engineering Is the New Nuke.