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Sharknado

Seen it?

2013 | 87 min | Action, Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction, TV Movie

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a weak 3.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A freak hurricane hits Los Angeles, causing man-eating sharks to be scooped up in tornadoes and flooding the city with shark-infested seawater. Surfer and bar-owner Fin sets out with his friends Baz and Nova to rescue his estranged wife April and teenage daughter Claudia.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesWeak

    3.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a solid audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 235K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Anthony C. Ferrante

  • Ian ZieringFinley "Fin" Shepard
  • Tara ReidApril Wexler
  • John HeardGeorge
  • Cassie ScerboNova Clarke
  • Jaason SimmonsBaz Hogan
  • Alex ArleoBobby
  • Neil H. BerkowCarl Hubert
  • Heather Jocelyn BlairCandice
  • Sumiko BraunDeanna
  • Diane ChambersAgnes