Piranha 3D
“There's something in the water.”
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Teaser TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-01
Top Cast
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Elisabeth Shue
Julie Forester
Jerry O'Connell
Derrick Jones
Steven R. McQueen
Jake Forester
Jessica Szohr
Kelly Driscoll
Kelly Brook
Danni
Ving Rhames
Deputy Fallon
Christopher Lloyd
Mr. Goodman
Dina Meyer
Paula Montellano
Riley Steele
Crystal
Adam Scott
Novak Radzinsky
Richard Dreyfuss
Matthew Boyd
Devra Korwin
Mrs. Goodman
Brooklynn Proulx
Laura Forester
Sage Ryan
Zane Forester
Cody Longo
Todd Dupree
Ricardo Chavira
Sam
Paul Scheer
Andrew
Eli Roth
Wet T-Shirt Host
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 22, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$24M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$83.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.47x
+$59.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre Aja
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Stolberg
- Original Score
- Michael Wandmacher
- Original Title
- Piranha 3D
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $24M
- Worldwide Gross
- $83.2M
- Production Studios
- Atmosphere Entertainment MM, Chako Film Company, Dimension Films, Aja / Levasseur Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre Aja
Josh Stolberg
Michael Wandmacher
John R. Leonetti, Kris Krosskove, Peter Zuccarini
Baxter
Alexandre Aja, Mark Canton, Grégory Levasseur, Marc Toberoff, Harvey Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre Aja
Director
Josh Stolberg
Writer
Alexandre Aja
Producer
Mark Canton
Producer
Grégory Levasseur
Producer
Marc Toberoff
Producer
Sanja Milkovic Hays
Costume Design
Alex Daniels
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Wandmacher
Original Music Composer
John R. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Clark Hunter
Production Design
Baxter
Editor
Kevin O'Neill
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Wile
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sylvain Theroux
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Piranha 3D
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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, 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.
Who directed Piranha 3D?
Piranha 3D was directed by Alexandre Aja.
Who stars in Piranha 3D?
The principal cast of Piranha 3D includes Elisabeth Shue, Jerry O'Connell, Steven R. McQueen, Jessica Szohr, Kelly Brook.
When was Piranha 3D released and how long is it?
Piranha 3D was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Piranha 3D?
Piranha 3D had a reported production budget of $24M and grossed $83.2M at the worldwide box office (3.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Piranha 3D?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Piranha 3D was composed by Michael Wandmacher.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Piranha 3D?
Piranha 3D holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).