Killer Fish (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1979, Killer Fish is a thriller, adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by Antonio Margheriti, running about 100 minutes. “The adventure that drags you in, pulls you under and tears you apart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jewel thieves attempt to recover treasure from piranha infested waters. Mistrust and betrayals happen amongst the gang in the quest for gold.
Who’s in it. Killer Fish stars Lee Majors as Lasky, Karen Black as Kate, Margaux Hemingway as Gabrielle and Marisa Berenson as Ann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Killer Fish has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Killer Fish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killer Fish tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Killer Fish (1979)?
- In US, Killer Fish is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Killer Fish worth watching?
- Killer Fish holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Killer Fish?
- Killer Fish stars Lee Majors, Karen Black, Margaux Hemingway, Marisa Berenson and James Franciscus.
- When was Killer Fish released?
- Killer Fish was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.