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Gus

1976·Movie
1h 36min·G
IMDb5.7Metacritic525.5Rotten Tomatoes–56%

Where to watch

Disney+

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Gus fingerprint

Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Sports

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

It's the league's leading laugh scorer!

The California Atoms are in last place with no hope of moving up. But by switching the mule from team mascot to team member, (He can kick 100 yard field goals!) they start winning, and move up in the rankings, Hurrah! The competition isn't so happy.
Sports ComedyFamily-FriendlyAbsurdist HumorUnderdog StorySlapstickCalifornia AtomsWinning StreakMule Kicking Field Goals

Crew

Directed by:
Vincent McEveety
Written by:
Arthur Alsberg, Ted Key, Don Nelson
Produced by:
Christopher Hibler, Ron Miller
Composed by:
Herb Taylor, Walter Sheets, Frank Regula

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Gus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gus legally?

Disney+

Gus is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gus worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gus rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Gus?

1 h 36 min

Gus runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gus?

Critics52
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 52 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see Gus much the same way.

What language is Gus in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gus?

38ALARAUBABOBRBZCACLCOCRDOECEG+24

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gus in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gus use?

Large HamVillainous BreakdownArtistic License – SportsMeaningful NamePom-Pom GirlBedsheet LadderAlcohol Hic"Well Done, Son" GuyAmplified Animal AptitudeEpic FailNot-So-Harmless VillainAnimal Athlete Loopholeand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Gus, including Large Ham, Villainous Breakdown, Artistic License – Sports.