Sharknado (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 2013, Sharknado is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Anthony C. Ferrante, running about 86 minutes. “Enough said!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A freak hurricane hits Los Angeles, causing man-eating sharks to be scooped up in tornadoes and flooding the city with shark-infested seawater. Surfer and bar-owner Fin sets out with his friends Baz and Nova to rescue his estranged wife April and teenage daughter Claudia.
Who’s in it. Sharknado stars Ian Ziering as Fin Shepard, John Heard as George, Tara Reid as April and Cassandra Scerbo as Nova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Sharknado has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel 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 Sharknado page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sharknado 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 Sharknado (2013)?
- In US, Sharknado is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Philo, 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 Sharknado worth watching?
- Sharknado holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sharknado?
- Sharknado stars Ian Ziering, John Heard, Tara Reid, Cassandra Scerbo and Chuck Hittinger.
- When was Sharknado released?
- Sharknado was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.