The Last Shark (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1981, The Last Shark is a horror film directed by Enzo G. Castellari, running about 88 minutes. “You're what's for dinner.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a 35-foot great white shark begins to wreak havoc on a seaside town, the mayor, not wanting to endanger his gubernatorial campaign, declines to act, so a local shark hunter and horror author band together to stop the beast.
Who’s in it. The Last Shark stars James Franciscus as Peter Benton, Vic Morrow as Ron Hamer, Micaela Pignatelli as Gloria Benton and Joshua Sinclair as Mayor William Wells, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Last Shark has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Shark page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Shark tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Shark (1981)?
- In US, The Last Shark is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Shark worth watching?
- The Last Shark holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Shark?
- The Last Shark stars James Franciscus, Vic Morrow, Micaela Pignatelli, Joshua Sinclair and Giancarlo Prete.
- When was The Last Shark released?
- The Last Shark was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.