Barracuda (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1978, Barracuda is a thriller and horror film directed by Harry Kerwin, running about 98 minutes. “You Can Almost Hear The Screams! as the water below becomes a CHURNING DEATHBED of FLASHING TEARING TEETH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Little coastal town is being terrorized by deadly Barracudas.
Who’s in it. Barracuda stars Wayne Crawford as Mike Canfield, Jason Evers as Dr. Elliot Snow, Roberta Leighton as Liza Williams and Cliff Emmich as Lester, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Barracuda has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barracuda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barracuda tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barracuda (1978)?
- In US, Barracuda is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barracuda worth watching?
- Barracuda holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barracuda?
- Barracuda stars Wayne Crawford, Jason Evers, Roberta Leighton, Cliff Emmich and William Kerwin.
- When was Barracuda released?
- Barracuda was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.