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Piranha

6.019781h 34mRMovieHorror

When flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.

DirectorJoe Dante
WritersJohn Sayles·Richard Robinson
ProducersRoger Corman·Jon Davison

Where to watch

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Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joe Dante

BDBradford Dillman
Bradford Dillman
Paul Grogan
HMHeather Menzies
Heather Menzies
Maggie McKeown
KMKevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy
Dr. Robert Hoak
KWKeenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn
Jack
DMDick Miller
Dick Miller
Buck Gardner
BSBarbara Steele
Barbara Steele
Dr. Mengers
BBBelinda Balaski
Belinda Balaski
Betsy
MSMelody Thomas Scott
Melody Thomas Scott
Laura Dickinson
BGBruce Gordon
Bruce Gordon
Colonel Waxman
BBBarry Brown
Barry Brown
Trooper
PBPaul Bartel
Paul Bartel
Mr. Dumont
SC
Shannon Collins
Suzie Grogan

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Piranha — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Piranha?

Piranha is streaming on MGM Plus in India, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Piranha on Netflix?

No, Piranha is not on Netflix in India as of October 2026. It's currently on MGM Plus.

Is Piranha on Amazon Prime Video?

Piranha isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in India, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Piranha for free?

Piranha is available on MGM Plus in India, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Piranha?

Yes — Piranha is followed by Piranha II: The Spawning (1982) in the Piranha Collection.

Is there a prequel to Piranha?

Piranha is the first film in the Piranha Collection.

Is Piranha part of a trilogy?

No — Piranha is part of the Piranha Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Piranha Collection?

There are 2 films in the Piranha Collection: Piranha (1978) and Piranha II: The Spawning (1982).