Dangerous Animals_
"You're safer in the water."
A savvy and free-spirited surfer is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer. Held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks below.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Rakuten TV
6 countries
MGM Plus Amazon Channel
2 countries
Prime Video
2 countries
AMC+
1 country
Philo
1 country
Shudder
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Dangerous Animals earned $9.2M worldwide on a $2.0M budget — a 360% return on investment.
Sean Byrne →
Year context
Dangerous Animals was released 1 year ago in 2025.
CAST (18)
Hassie Harrison
Zephyr
Jai Courtney
Bruce Tucker
Josh Heuston
Moses Markley
Rob Carlton
Dave
Ella Newton
Heather
Liam Greinke
Greg
AB
Ali Basoka
Little Girl Lexi
Mike Goldman
Cop
Carla Haynes
Lexi's Young Mum
DE
Dylan Eastland
Store Cashier
Jon Quested
Senior Constable Green
James Munn
Surfer 1
RP
Ryland Pearson-McManus
Surfer 2
GS
Giorgia Stawaruk
Eva Groenen
NG
Nathan Gordon
SLSC Life Guard
LC
Luna Crawford
Dreadlock Girl
Patrick Moroney
Beachgoer (uncredited)
Teah Fraser
Emergency Operator (voice) (uncredited)
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$2.0M
Budget
$9.2M
Revenue
+360%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
LD Entertainment
Brouhaha Entertainment
Range Media Partners
Oddfellows Entertainment
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (455 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$2,000,000
Box Office
$9,207,791
Profit
+$7,207,791
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Dangerous Animals about?
A savvy and free-spirited surfer is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer. Held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks below.
How long is Dangerous Animals?
Dangerous Animals has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who directed Dangerous Animals?
Dangerous Animals was directed by Sean Byrne.
Who stars in Dangerous Animals?
The cast of Dangerous Animals includes Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney, Josh Heuston, Rob Carlton, Ella Newton.
How much did Dangerous Animals make at the box office?
Dangerous Animals earned $9,207,791 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,000,000.
What is the rating of Dangerous Animals?
Dangerous Animals has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 455 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Horror
Thriller
KEYWORDS (32)
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