

Bait
“A Tsunami Just Flipped The Foodchain.”
A freak tsunami traps shoppers at a coastal Australian supermarket inside the building ... along with a 12-foot great white shark.
Where to watch Bait in United States
Click a service to open Bait there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Bait streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | fuboTV, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Adrenalin Amazon channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Cinemas a la Demande |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video, FOD |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
About Bait
Bait is a 2012 English-language horror film directed by Kimble Rendall. The cast is led by Xavier Samuel, Richard Brancatisano, Sharni Vinson. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 5.7/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo.
Bait was produced by Screen Queensland, Pictures in Paradise, and Media Development Authority (MDA) and made in Singapore and Australia. It was released on September 5, 2012, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $33 million, it went on to gross $33 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kimble Rendall
- Writers
- John Kim, Russell Mulcahy, S.P. Krause
- Release date
- September 5, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Singapore, Australia
- Budget
- $33 million
- Box office
- $33 million
- Production
- Screen Queensland, Pictures in Paradise, Media Development Authority (MDA)
Bait cast & crew
Bait was directed by Kimble Rendall and written by John Kim, Russell Mulcahy, and S.P. Krause.
The cast features Xavier Samuel as Josh, Richard Brancatisano as Rory, Sharni Vinson as Tina, Phoebe Tonkin as Jaimie, Julian McMahon as Doyle, and Alex Russell as Ryan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joe Ng, cinematography is by Ross Emery, and it was produced by Peter Barber and Todd Fellman.
Is Bait worth watching?
Bait holds an audience score of 5.7/10 from 810 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, Bait is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bait
In United States, you can stream Bait on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Bait

Xavier Samuel
Josh

Richard Brancatisano
Rory

Sharni Vinson
Tina

Phoebe Tonkin
Jaimie

Julian McMahon
Doyle

Alex Russell
Ryan

Cariba Heine
Heather

Lincoln Lewis
Kyle

Alice Parkinson
Naomi

Dan Wyllie
Kirby

Qi Yuwu
Steven

Chris Betts
Lockie
Bait — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bait in United States?
Bait is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Bait on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Bait is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Bait in?
Bait is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bait?
Bait runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Bait rated?
Bait is rated R. It holds a 5.7/10 audience score from 810 ratings.











