---
title: "Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mega-shark-vs-giant-octopus-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 17911
imdb_id: "tt1350498"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 3.8
vote_count: 280
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mega-shark-vs-giant-octopus-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mega Shark versus Giant Octopus is a feature-length film released on May 19, 2009, in the United States. Spanning a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes, the production falls into the genres of horror, science fiction, mystery, and thriller. The film is associated with the giant-monster movie genre and is also categorized under video formats. The narrative centers on the California coast, which becomes terrorized by two enormous prehistoric sea creatures as they battle each other for supremacy of the sea. The cast includes actors Lorenzo Lamas and Deborah Gibson, and the film was directed by Jack Perez. Additional references to the production describe its classification as Z-grade schlock. The movie carries the promotional tagline winner eats all. Further information regarding the complete cast and crew credits includes various actors, actresses, directors, and writers who contributed to the project across its distribution and streaming availability.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Screambox Amazon Channel, FlixFling | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling | Hoopla | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jack Perez
- **Networks / Studios**: The Asylum, Giant Seafood, Albatros (JP)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lorenzo Lamas** as *Allan Baxter*
- **Debbie Gibson** as *Emma MacNeil*
- **Sean Lawlor** as *Lamar Sanders*
- **Vic Chao** as *Seiji Shimada*
- **Jonathan Nation** as *Vince*
- **Mark Hengst** as *Dick Ritchie*
- **Michael Teh** as *Takeo*
- **Chris Haley** as *Kenji*
- **Dustin Harnish** as *Helmsman*
- **Dean Kreyling** as *U.S. Sub Captain*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus online?
Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, Screambox Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus worth watching?
Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus holds a community rating of 3.8/10 based on 280 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus and when was it released?
Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus?
Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus was directed by Jack Perez.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/17911)
- [Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus (Video 2009) - Full cast ... - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1350498/fullcredits/)
- [Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus (2009) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/17911-mega-shark-vs-giant-octopus/cast)
- [Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus - Film 2009](https://www.allocine.fr/)
- [» Mockbuster Video](https://grantland.com/features/a-look-how-ripoff-factory-called-asylum-makes-mockery-box-office/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*