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Piranha 3DD

2012·Movie
1h 23min·R
IMDb3.8Metacritic243.7Rotten Tomatoes11%22%

Where to watch

PrimeFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance2
  • Catharsis2
  • Pathos1

Humor

Some absurdist humor and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Kept in the background

  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Acting4
  • Intrigue4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Visual Stylization5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Twice the Teeth. Twice the Terror.

After the events at Lake Victoria, the prehistoric school of blood-thirsty piranhas make their way into swimming pools, plumbing, and a newly opened water park.
Creature FeatureHorror ComedySplatter FilmExploitationCampy & Over-the-TopAbsurdist HumorNudity & GoreWater Park SettingGuilty Pleasure

Crew

Directed by:
John Gulager, Amber Harley, Alisa Fredericks
Written by:
Marcus Dunstan, Josh Stolberg, Joel Soisson
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Joel Soisson
Composed by:
Alexander Pugh, Trip Brock, Matt Friedman

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Piranha 3DD legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeMovieSphere+Tubi TV

Piranha 3DD is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. 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 3DD worth watching?

26
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 26/100 (IMDb 3.8, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 24). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Piranha 3DD 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 3DD?

1 h 23 min

Piranha 3DD runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Piranha 3DD?

Critics18
Audiences32

Not quite. Audiences rate Piranha 3DD higher (32) than critics (18). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Piranha 3DD a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$8 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is Piranha 3DD in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Piranha 3DD?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Piranha 3DD in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Piranha 3DD use?

Eye ScreamLate-Arrival SpoilerHandicapped BadassVillainous BreakdownVagina DentataMarshmallow HellFinal GirlShotguns Are Just BetterForeshadowingJerk with a Heart of GoldDouble EntendreToilet Humorand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Piranha 3DD, including Eye Scream, Late-Arrival Spoiler, Handicapped Badass.