Piranha
1978, English. Directed by Joe Dante.
A hideous death lurked unseen in the river...
When flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Piranha
Piranha is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joe DanteDirector
- Bradford DillmanPaul Grogan
- Heather MenziesMaggie McKeown
- Kevin McCarthyDr. Robert Hoak
- Keenan WynnJack
- Dick MillerBuck Gardner
- Barbara SteeleDr. Mengers
- Belinda BalaskiBetsy
- Melody Thomas ScottLaura Dickinson
- Bruce GordonColonel Waxman
- Barry BrownTrooper
- Paul BartelMr. Dumont
- Shannon CollinsSuzie Grogan
Details
- Released
- 3 August 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Sayles, Richard Robinson
- Budget
- $660K
- Box office
- $16M
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Piranha: quick answers
What comes after Piranha?
Next in the series: Piranha II: The Spawning (1982), Piranha 3D (2010), and Piranha 3DD (2012).
Is Piranha worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 794 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Piranha?
Piranha runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Piranha have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Piranha. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Piranha parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Piranha is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Piranha on?
Piranha is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Piranha?
If you liked Piranha, try Sleepaway Camp, Alligator, Wilderness.
Who directed Piranha?
Piranha (1978) was directed by Joe Dante and stars Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies, Kevin McCarthy.