Shark (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1969, Shark is an action and thriller film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 92 minutes. “A realistic film became too real! Shark will rip you apart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gunrunner loses his cargo near a small coastal Sudanese town so he's stuck there. When a woman hires him to raid a sunken ship in the shark-infested waters, he sees a chance to compensate for his losses. He's not the only one.
Who’s in it. Shark stars Burt Reynolds as Caine, Barry Sullivan as Mallare, Silvia Pinal as Anna and Arthur Kennedy as Doc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Shark has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shark 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 Shark (1969)?
- In US, Shark is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shark worth watching?
- Shark holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shark?
- Shark stars Burt Reynolds, Barry Sullivan, Silvia Pinal, Arthur Kennedy and Emilia Stuart.
- When was Shark released?
- Shark was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.