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Where to watch Piranha(1978)

Movie · 1978 · 1h 34m · Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy

In the United States, Piranha is available to stream on Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, Philo, AMC+, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Midnight Pulp, Shout! Factory, and Cineverse. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

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Where to stream Piranha

Availability in United States

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  • Prime VideoPrime Video
  • fuboTVfuboTV
  • PeacockPeacock
  • PhiloPhilo
  • AMC+AMC+
  • ShudderShudder
  • Night Flight PlusNight Flight Plus
  • Midnight PulpMidnight Pulp
  • Shout! FactoryShout! Factory
  • CineverseCineverse

Free

  • The Roku ChannelThe Roku Channel
  • KanopyKanopy
  • HooplaHoopla
  • Fandango at Home FreeFandango at Home Free
  • Pluto TVPluto TV
  • Shout! Factory TVShout! Factory TV
  • YouTube FreeYouTube Free
  • PlexPlex
  • Plex ChannelPlex Channel
  • FawesomeFawesome
  • Tubi TVTubi TV

Rent

  • Amazon VideoAmazon Video
  • Apple TVApple TV
  • Google PlayGoogle Play
  • YouTubeYouTube
  • Fandango At HomeFandango At Home

Buy

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  • Apple TVApple TV
  • Google PlayGoogle Play
  • YouTubeYouTube
  • Fandango At HomeFandango At Home
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Data updated on October 11, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.

Piranha plot summary

A hideous death lurked unseen in the river...

When flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.

Details

Release date
August 3, 1978
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy
Directed by
Joe Dante
Country
United States
TMDB rating
6.0 / 10 · 786 votes

Piranha trailer

Cast

  • Bradford DillmanBradford DillmanPaul Grogan
  • Heather MenziesHeather MenziesMaggie McKeown
  • Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthyDr. Robert Hoak
  • Keenan WynnKeenan WynnJack
  • Dick MillerDick MillerBuck Gardner
  • Barbara SteeleBarbara SteeleDr. Mengers
  • Belinda BalaskiBelinda BalaskiBetsy
  • Melody Thomas ScottMelody Thomas ScottLaura Dickinson
  • Bruce GordonBruce GordonColonel Waxman
  • Barry BrownBarry BrownTrooper

FAQ

Where can I watch Piranha?

In the United States, Piranha is available to stream on Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, Philo, AMC+, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Midnight Pulp, Shout! Factory, and Cineverse. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

Can I rent or buy Piranha?

Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

How long is Piranha?

Piranha runs 1h 34m (94 minutes).

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