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Piranha

6.019781h 34mRMovieHorrorScience FictionComedy

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

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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 Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Piranha on Netflix?

No, Piranha is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is Piranha on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Piranha is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Piranha for free?

Piranha is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

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).