Piranha 3D (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2010, Piranha 3D is a comedy and horror film directed by Alexandre Aja, running about 88 minutes. “There's something in the water.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Each year the population of sleepy Lake Victoria, Arizona explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 residents for the annual Spring Break celebration. But then, an earthquake opens an underwater chasm, releasing an enormous swarm of ancient Piranha that have been dormant for thousands of years, now with a taste for human flesh. This year, there's something more to worry about than the usual hangovers and complaints from locals, a new type of terror is about to be cut loose on Lake Victoria.
Who’s in it. Piranha 3D stars Elisabeth Shue as Julie Forester, Sayori Ishizuka, Ai Shimizu and Saki Fujita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Piranha 3D has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $83.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Piranha 3D page.
If you liked it. Fans of Piranha 3D tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Piranha 3D (2010)?
- In US, Piranha 3D is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Piranha 3D worth watching?
- Piranha 3D holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Piranha 3D?
- Piranha 3D stars Elisabeth Shue, Sayori Ishizuka, Ai Shimizu, Saki Fujita and Jerry O'Connell.
- When was Piranha 3D released?
- Piranha 3D was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.