Piranha 3D (2010)
Ancient piranha turn a raunchy spring break into a relentless, darkly comic bloodbath.
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.
How intense is Piranha 3D?
Piranha 3D is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a late-night trip and a party watch. The humor runs raunchy and broad. Rated R.
What Piranha 3D feels like
- Tone
- campypulpysuspensefuldarkly comic
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- raunchy, broad and big
- Best for
- Late nightParty
Where to stream Piranha 3D
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Piranha 3D for you?
Is Piranha 3D scary?
Yes, properly. Piranha 3D is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Piranha 3D gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Piranha 3D sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Piranha 3D OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Piranha 3D?
Piranha 3D runs 1h 28m.
Where can I stream Piranha 3D?
Piranha 3D is streaming on Paramount+ and Plex.
Does Piranha 3D have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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