The highest scoring of the two Piranha films, ahead of Piranha II: The Spawning (27). Streaming on Prime, Peacock, and Tubi.
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Synopsis
When flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 5.9/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 72% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 71/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 6.0/10795 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 64 | 100% |
Key crew
- Joe DanteDirector
- John SaylesScreenplay
- Pino DonaggioOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Bradford DillmanPaul Grogan
- Heather MenziesMaggie McKeown
- Kevin McCarthyDr. Robert Hoak
- Keenan WynnJack
- Dick MillerBuck Gardner
- Barbara SteeleDr. Mengers
- Belinda BalaskiBetsy
- Melody Thomas ScottLaura Dickinson
- Bruce GordonColonel Waxman
- Barry BrownTrooper
- Paul BartelMr. Dumont
- Shannon CollinsSuzie Grogan
Stills
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