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Piranhas (2019)

“The kids are out to play”

6.8/10 · 542 votes 1h 51m nr DramaCrime

#153 of 296 films from 2019 #2322 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Claudio Giovannesi · Written by Roberto Saviano, Maurizio Braucci, Claudio Giovannesi

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Overview

A gang of teenage boys stalk the streets of Naples armed with hand guns and AK-47s to do their mob bosses' bidding – until they decide to be the bosses themselves.

Cast

Francesco Di Napolias Nicola
Artem Tkachukas Tyson
Viviana Apreaas Letizia
Pasquale Marottaas Agostino
Ciro Pellechiaas Lollipop
Mattia Piano Del Balzoas Briatò
Ciro Vecchioneas 'O Russ
Alfredo Turittoas Biscottino
Luca Nacarloas Cristian
Carmine Pizzoas Limone
Valentina Vanninoas Nicola's Mother
Aniello Arenaas Lino Samataro
Roberto Carranoas Caminiello
Adam Jendoubias Aucelluzzo

Facts

Release dateFebruary 14, 2019
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) — about the same as the 2019 average of 109 min
GenresDrama, Crime
Original titleLa paranza dei bambini
LanguageIT
IMDbtt8740778

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Questions

How long is Piranhas?
Piranhas runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Piranhas worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 542 votes, which places it #153 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 49%) and #2322 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Piranhas?
Piranhas was directed by Claudio Giovannesi.
Who stars in Piranhas?
Francesco Di Napoli as Nicola; Artem Tkachuk as Tyson; Viviana Aprea as Letizia; Pasquale Marotta as Agostino; Ciro Pellechia as Lollipop; Mattia Piano Del Balzo as Briatò.
What is Piranhas rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Piranhas?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/194793.

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