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Piranha 3D (2010)

โ€œThere's something in the water.โ€

5.4/10 ยท 2,469 votes 1h 28m r ComedyHorror

#232 of 247 films from 2010 #2746 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Alexandre Aja ยท Written by Josh Stolberg

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Overview

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.

Cast

Elisabeth Shueas Julie Forester
Jerry O'Connellas Derrick Jones
Steven R. McQueenas Jake Forester
Jessica Szohras Kelly Driscoll
Kelly Brookas Danni
Ving Rhamesas Deputy Fallon
Christopher Lloydas Mr. Goodman
Dina Meyeras Paula Montellano
Riley Steeleas Crystal
Adam Scottas Novak Radzinsky
Richard Dreyfussas Matthew Boyd
Devra Korwinas Mrs. Goodman
Brooklynn Proulxas Laura Forester
Sage Ryanas Zane Forester

Facts

Release dateAugust 20, 2010
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) โ€” shorter as the 2010 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$24,000,000
Box office$83,188,165 (3.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0464154

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Questions

How long is Piranha 3D?
Piranha 3D runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Piranha 3D worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.4/10 across 2,469 votes, which places it #232 of 247 films released in 2010 in this index (top 6%) and #2746 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Piranha 3D?
Piranha 3D was directed by Alexandre Aja. Other well-rated titles by the same director: High Tension (2003), Oxygen (2021), The Hills Have Eyes (2006).
Who stars in Piranha 3D?
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.
What is Piranha 3D rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Piranha 3D?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/42635.

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