

Piranha II: The Spawning
1982, English. Directed by James Cameron.
It started as a vacation...
A scuba diving instructor, her biochemist boyfriend, and her police chief ex-husband try to link a series of bizarre deaths to a mutant strain of piranha fish whose lair is a sunken freighter ship off a Caribbean island resort.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- James CameronDirector
- Tricia O'NeilAnne Kimbrough
- Steve MarachukTyler Sherman
- Lance HenriksenPolice Chief Steve Kimbrough
- Ricky Paull GoldinChris Kimbrough
- Ted RichertRaoul, Hotel Manager
- Leslie GravesAllison Dumont
- Carole DavisJai
- Connie Lynn HaddenLoretta
- Arnie RossMal the Cook
- Tracey BergBeverly
- Albert SandersLeo Bell
- Anne PollackMrs. Wilson
Details
- Released
- 13 July 1982
- Country
- Italy, Netherlands, United States of America
- Written by
- Charles H. Eglee, Ovidio G. Assonitis, James Cameron
- Budget
- $146K
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Piranha II: The Spawning: quick answers
What should I watch before Piranha II: The Spawning?
Watch Piranha (1978) first.
Is Piranha II: The Spawning worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.3/10 from 332 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Piranha II: The Spawning?
Piranha II: The Spawning runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Piranha II: The Spawning have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Piranha II: The Spawning. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Piranha II: The Spawning parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Piranha II: The Spawning is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Piranha II: The Spawning on?
Piranha II: The Spawning is streaming on VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Piranha II: The Spawning?
If you liked Piranha II: The Spawning, try Piranha, River of Blood, Into the Deep.
Who directed Piranha II: The Spawning?
Piranha II: The Spawning (1982) was directed by James Cameron and stars Tricia O'Neil, Steve Marachuk, Lance Henriksen.