Piranha, Piranha (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1972, Piranha, Piranha is an action, thriller and horror film directed by William Gibson, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Wildlife photographer Terry and her brother Art go to Venezuela for a photo shoot. They hire Jim Pendrake to guide them through the jungle. However, the trio run afoul of evil local hunter Caribe.
Who’s in it. Piranha, Piranha stars William Smith as Caribe, Peter Brown as Jim Pendrake, Ahna Capri as Terri Greene and Tom Simcox as Art Greene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Piranha, Piranha has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Piranha, Piranha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Piranha, Piranha 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 Piranha, Piranha (1972)?
- In US, Piranha, Piranha is available to stream on Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Piranha, Piranha worth watching?
- Piranha, Piranha holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Piranha, Piranha?
- Piranha, Piranha stars William Smith, Peter Brown, Ahna Capri, Tom Simcox and John Villegas.
- When was Piranha, Piranha released?
- Piranha, Piranha was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.