Piranha 3D
"There's something in the water."
Originally released in 2010. Piranha 3D is a comedy/horror film. directed by Alexandre Aja. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Elisabeth Shue, Jerry O'Connell, and Steven R. McQueen
Synopsis
Each year the population of sleepy Lake Victoria, Arizona explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 residents for the annual Spring Break celebration. But then, an earthquake opens an underwater chasm, releasing an enormous swarm of ancient Piranha that have been dormant for thousands of years, now with a taste for human flesh. This year, there's something more to worry about than the usual hangovers and complaints from locals, a new type of terror is about to be cut loose on Lake Victoria.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 20, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (2,342 votes)
Budget
$24M
Production budget
Box Office
$83.2M
3.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Elisabeth Shue
as Julie Forester
Jerry O'Connell
as Derrick Jones
Steven R. McQueen
as Jake Forester
Jessica Szohr
as Kelly Driscoll
Kelly Brook
as Danni
Ving Rhames
as Deputy Fallon
Christopher Lloyd
as Mr. Goodman
Dina Meyer
as Paula Montellano
Riley Steele
as Crystal
Adam Scott
as Novak Radzinsky
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $24,000,000
- Revenue
- $83,188,165
Production Companies
- Atmosphere Entertainment MM
- Chako Film Company
- Dimension Films
- Aja / Levasseur Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piranha 3D about?
Each year the population of sleepy Lake Victoria, Arizona explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 residents for the annual Spring Break celebration. But then, an earthquake opens an underwater chasm, releasi...
Who directed Piranha 3D?
Piranha 3D was directed by Alexandre Aja.
How long is Piranha 3D?
Piranha 3D has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Piranha 3D released?
Piranha 3D was released on August 20, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Piranha 3D?
The main cast of Piranha 3D includes Elisabeth Shue, Jerry O'Connell, Steven R. McQueen, Jessica Szohr, Kelly Brook.
Is Piranha 3D worth watching?
Piranha 3D has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 2,342 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.