Malibu Shark Attack (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2009, Malibu Shark Attack is an action, horror, science fiction and tv movie film directed by David Lister, running about 87 minutes. “The tsunami was just the beginning of the terror” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An underwater earthquake generates a tsunami that strikes Malibu, bringing a hunting pack of prehistoric-looking goblin sharks to the surface. Although the beach is evacuated before the big wave strikes, a group of lifeguards and a crew of construction workers are stranded in the high water and have to fight the sharks to get to dry land.
Who’s in it. Malibu Shark Attack stars Mungo McKay as George, Sonya Salomaa as Barb, Nicholas G. Cooper as Bryan and Chelan Simmons as Jenny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Malibu Shark Attack has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Malibu Shark Attack page.
If you liked it. Fans of Malibu Shark Attack tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Malibu Shark Attack (2009)?
- In US, Malibu Shark Attack is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Malibu Shark Attack worth watching?
- Malibu Shark Attack holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Malibu Shark Attack?
- Malibu Shark Attack stars Mungo McKay, Sonya Salomaa, Nicholas G. Cooper, Chelan Simmons and Daniel West.
- When was Malibu Shark Attack released?
- Malibu Shark Attack was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.