Bait (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2012, Bait is an action, thriller and horror film directed by Kimble Rendall, running about 93 minutes. “A Tsunami Just Flipped The Foodchain.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A freak tsunami traps shoppers at a coastal Australian supermarket inside the building ... along with a 12-foot great white shark.
Who’s in it. Bait stars Sharni Vinson as Tina, Phoebe Tonkin as Jaimie, Julian McMahon as Doyle and Alex Russell as Ryan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Bait has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Bait page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bait 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 Bait (2012)?
- In US, Bait is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 Bait worth watching?
- Bait holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bait?
- Bait stars Sharni Vinson, Phoebe Tonkin, Julian McMahon, Alex Russell and Xavier Samuel.
- When was Bait released?
- Bait was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.