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Sharknado

  • TV Movie
  • 20132013
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 26min
IMDb RATING
3.3/10
48K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,736
160
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
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Sharknado (2013)
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When a freak hurricane swamps Los Angeles, nature's deadliest killer rules sea, land, and air as thousands of sharks terrorize the waterlogged populace.When a freak hurricane swamps Los Angeles, nature's deadliest killer rules sea, land, and air as thousands of sharks terrorize the waterlogged populace.When a freak hurricane swamps Los Angeles, nature's deadliest killer rules sea, land, and air as thousands of sharks terrorize the waterlogged populace.

IMDb RATING
3.3/10
48K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,736
160
  • Director
    • Anthony C. Ferrante
  • Writer
    • Thunder Levin
  • Stars
    • Ian Ziering
    • Tara Reid
    • John Heard
Top credits
  • Director
    • Anthony C. Ferrante
  • Writer
    • Thunder Levin
  • Stars
    • Ian Ziering
    • Tara Reid
    • John Heard
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 355User reviews
    • 164Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos4

    Sharknado
    Trailer 1:07
    Sharknado
    Sharknado
    Trailer 1:07
    Sharknado
    Cowboys! Detectives! Giant Bugs! B-Movie History!
    Clip 5:23
    Cowboys! Detectives! Giant Bugs! B-Movie History!
    Sharks on Sharks: The "Shark Tank" Judges Pick Their Favorite Shark Movies
    Video 2:30
    Sharks on Sharks: The "Shark Tank" Judges Pick Their Favorite Shark Movies

    Photos222

    Cassandra Scerbo in Sharknado (2013)
    Tara Reid in Sharknado (2013)
    Tara Reid and Ian Ziering in Sharknado (2013)
    Aubrey Peeples in Sharknado (2013)
    Ian Ziering, Jaason Simmons, and Cassandra Scerbo in Sharknado (2013)
    Ryan Budds in Sharknado (2013)
    Ryan Budds in Sharknado (2013)
    Sharknado (2013)
    Tara Reid, Ian Ziering, and Steve Moulton in Sharknado (2013)
    Sharknado (2013)
    John Heard and Cassandra Scerbo in Sharknado (2013)
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    Top cast

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    Ian Ziering
    Ian Ziering
    • Fin Shepardas Fin Shepard
    Tara Reid
    Tara Reid
    • April Wexleras April Wexler
    John Heard
    John Heard
    • Georgeas George
    Cassandra Scerbo
    Cassandra Scerbo
    • Nova Clarkeas Nova Clarke
    Jaason Simmons
    Jaason Simmons
    • Baz Hoganas Baz Hogan
    Alex Arleo
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    Neil H. Berkow
    Neil H. Berkow
    • Carl Hubertas Carl Hubert
    Heather Jocelyn Blair
    Heather Jocelyn Blair
    • Candiceas Candice
    Sumiko Braun
    Sumiko Braun
    • Deannaas Deanna
    Diane Chambers
    • Agnesas Agnes
    Julie McCullough
    Julie McCullough
    • Joni Wavesas Joni Waves
    Marcus Choi
    Marcus Choi
    • Palmeras Palmer
    Israel Sáez de Miguel
    Israel Sáez de Miguel
    • Captain Carlos Santiagoas Captain Carlos Santiago
    Tiffany Cole
    Tiffany Cole
    • Derekas Derek
    Trish Coren
    • Nurse Holdenas Nurse Holden
    Charles Hittinger
    Charles Hittinger
    • Mattas Matt
    • (as Chuck Hittinger)
    Aubrey Peeples
    Aubrey Peeples
    • Claudiaas Claudia
    Michael Teh
    Michael Teh
    • Weinsteinas Weinstein
    • Director
      • Anthony C. Ferrante
    • Writer
      • Thunder Levin
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Against all logic and the laws of nature, an unprecedented hurricane off the coast of Mexico rips out a ravenous shiver of sharks, making its way towards southern California. As the freakish meteorological phenomenon brings violent tempests and towering, shark-infested tidal waves, the former surfing champion and Santa Monica Pier bar-owner, Finley "Fin" Shepard, embarks on a peril-laden journey to Beverly Hills, fearing for the life of his estranged wife, April, and his teenage daughter, Candice. Now, Fin; his friend, Baz; barmaid, Nova, and his regular customer, George, must fight tooth and nail to stay alive, as batch after batch of the flying oceanic predators rains down on the unsuspecting Angelenos, gobbling down everything in their path. Who can stand in the way of the mighty Sharknado? —Nick Riganas
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Enough said!
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Shot in eighteen days.
    • Goofs
      (at around 34 mins) When the crew arrives at April's house, the water gushes in from the window, beginning the indoor shark fight scene. Immediately after this, when the characters leave the house to look for Matt, the water level outside is almost nonexistent.
    • Quotes

      Baz Hogan: Storm's dying down.

      Nova Clarke: How can you tell?

      Baz Hogan: Not as many sharks flying around.

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits start, appropriately, with the word 'Fin', which is Spanish and French for 'End'.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.179 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      (The Ballad Of) Sharknado
      Written by Robbie Rist and Anthony C. Ferrante

      Performed by Quint

      Produced and Engineered by Robbie Rist

      Publisher: God Bless Captain Vere (ASCAP) & Zero Charisma Publishing (ASCAP)

    User reviews355

    Review
    Top review
    unbelievably bad
    I do believe this is the worst movie I have ever seen. I know this channel is infamous for terrible movies and I have seen most of them.So I came in with very low expectations and I was still stunned. I have never seen a movie so chopped up and put together.One minute there are tidal waves of water & tornadoes, dry streets and sunny skies the next.The surfing scene is a great example of what I'm talking about. Everything is beyond preposterous and no explanations given. The budget for this movie must have been a Lincoln and a pack of gum. It's actually so bad, that it's not even funny. You're too busy going wha tha fa to even laugh.The terrible and ridiculous ending is the perfect way for this movie to end.
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    • Jul 11, 2013

    FAQ5

    • What is 'Sharknado' about?
    • Is 'Sharknado' based on a book?
    • Are there any homages to "Jaws"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 11, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dark Skies
    • Filming locations
      • Mo's Place - 203 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Southward Films
      • Syfy
      • The Asylum
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 26min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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