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Bait

2012·Movie·R·93 min·5.7(810)

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.

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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?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
United KingdomStudiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadafuboTV, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Hoopla, Tubi TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyAdrenalin Amazon channelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Cinemas a la Demande
JapanAmazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FODAmazon Video, FOD
South Koreawavve

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)
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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.

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Cast of Bait

Xavier Samuel

Xavier Samuel

Josh

Richard Brancatisano

Richard Brancatisano

Rory

Sharni Vinson

Sharni Vinson

Tina

Phoebe Tonkin

Phoebe Tonkin

Jaimie

Julian McMahon

Julian McMahon

Doyle

Alex Russell

Alex Russell

Ryan

Cariba Heine

Cariba Heine

Heather

Lincoln Lewis

Lincoln Lewis

Kyle

Alice Parkinson

Alice Parkinson

Naomi

Dan Wyllie

Dan Wyllie

Kirby

Qi Yuwu

Qi Yuwu

Steven

Chris Betts

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.

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