Piranha
When flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Piranha ≣ 1978 ≣ Trailer
Piranha (1978) trailer
TCM Underground Presents: Slumberground - Piranha (1978)
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Frequently asked questions about Piranha
Where can I watch Piranha in the United States?
Piranha is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Piranha on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Piranha is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder.
Can I watch Piranha for free?
Piranha streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Piranha?
Piranha scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Piranha?
Piranha stars Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies, Kevin McCarthy, Keenan Wynn, and Dick Miller. Joe Dante is the director.
How long is Piranha?
Piranha runs 1h 34m (94 minutes).
When did Piranha come out?
Piranha was released on August 3, 1978.
Which studio made Piranha?
Piranha was produced by New World Pictures and Chako Film Company in the United States.
What was the budget for Piranha?
Piranha was made on a budget of $660,000.
How much did Piranha make at the box office?
Piranha grossed $16,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $660,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.