Piranha (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1995, Piranha is a horror and tv movie film directed by Scott P. Levy, running about 89 minutes. “Lost River Lake was a thriving resort, Until they discovered...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Doctor Baines has been conducting genetic experiments on piranhas and has made them virtually unstoppable. Unfortunately, his assistants, Maggie and Paul, accidentally release the hybrids into the Lost River Lake threatening to destroy everyone in their path. Can they prevent the flesh-eating piranhas from escaping into the ocean and spawning?
Who’s in it. Piranha stars William Katt as Paul Grogan, Alexandra Paul as Maggie McNamara, Monte Markham as J.R. Randolph and Darleen Carr as Dr. Leticia Baines, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Piranha has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Piranha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Piranha tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Piranha (1995)?
- In US, Piranha is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Piranha worth watching?
- Piranha holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Piranha?
- Piranha stars William Katt, Alexandra Paul, Monte Markham, Darleen Carr and Mila Kunis.
- When was Piranha released?
- Piranha was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.