Crocodile (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1979, Crocodile is an action and horror film directed by Sompote Sands, running about 92 minutes. “From The Slimy Depths Of The Ocean… Nature Explodes With Savage Fury!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Akom and Dr. Roger are planning a family vacation at the beach, but their trip turns to tragedy when three people from their family turn up missing. After the bodies are discovered, the Doctors examine the remains of their family members and determine a giant crocodile had ripped through their bodies. They set out to destroy the crocodile at all costs, Dr. Akom hires an expert to kill the beast but it is too large to be hunted and trapped. Soon the giant, ravenous crocodile devours dozens of the local people and after a long search they find the monstrous crocodile, and do everything to blow it to bits.
Who’s in it. Crocodile stars Nat Puvanai as Dr. Tony Akom, Manop Aswathep as Fisherman, Tanny Tien-Ni as Angela and Angela Wells, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Crocodile has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder and Shudder Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crocodile page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crocodile tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crocodile (1979)?
- In US, Crocodile is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crocodile worth watching?
- Crocodile holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crocodile?
- Crocodile stars Nat Puvanai, Manop Aswathep, Tanny Tien-Ni, Angela Wells and Kirk Warren.
- When was Crocodile released?
- Crocodile was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.