---
title: "Sharknado"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sharknado-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 205321
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 3.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Sharknado (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sharknado-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sharknado is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Action, Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Syfy, The Asylum, Southward Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A freak hurricane hits Los Angeles, unleashing man-eating sharks in tornadoes across the city."

### Why Watch
- features man-eating sharks in tornadoes
- follows a surfer trying to rescue his family

### Caveats & Content Note
- features a freak hurricane and flooding
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action, comedy, horror, and science fiction elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, horror, science fiction

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/sharknado-2013#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Anthony C. Ferrante
- **Networks / Studios**: Syfy, The Asylum, Southward Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ian Ziering** as *Finley "Fin" Shepard*
- **Tara Reid** as *April Wexler*
- **John Heard** as *George*
- **Cassie Scerbo** as *Nova Clarke*
- **Jaason Simmons** as *Baz Hogan*
- **Alex Arleo** as *Bobby*
- **Neil H. Berkow** as *Carl Hubert*
- **Heather Jocelyn Blair** as *Candice*
- **Sumiko Braun** as *Deanna*
- **Diane Chambers** as *Agnes*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Sharknado released?
It was released on 07/11/2013 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes.

### Q: What causes the sharks to flood Los Angeles?
A freak hurricane scoops up man-eating sharks in tornadoes.

### Q: Who sets out to rescue his family?
A surfer and bar-owner named Fin sets out with his friends.

### Q: What genres are associated with the movie?
The film is categorized under action, comedy, horror, science fiction, and TV movie.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sharknado — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/205321)
- [Žralokonádo / Sharknado (2013)](https://www.sms.cz/film/zralokonado)
- [Sharknado (2013) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/fi/elokuva/343017-sharknado/yleista/)
- [Sharknado: Heart of Sharkness 29% (2016) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/627695-sharknado-heart-of-sharkness)

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