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Gator

1976Movie1 h 55 minPG

44

WeakGoodWatch score

44

WeakGoodWatch score

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Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

After his release from prison, notorious ex-con and moonshine distiller Gator McKlusky moves in with his father in a cabin in the Okefenokee Swamp.

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Date night
Friends night
Party vibe

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Not for scares or warmth.

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Directed by: Burt Reynolds
Written by: William W. Norton
Produced by: Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy
Music by: Charles Bernstein

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August 25, 1976 · 1 h 55 min · PG

Released: August 25, 1976
Runtime: 1 h 55 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Drama, Crime, Action
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $11 million
Available in: 14 countries

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Where can I stream Gator?

Fandango at Home Free

In the United States, Gator streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Gator worth watching?

44

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is Gator a sequel?

White Lightning (1973)
Gator (1976)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after White Lightning (1973).

Is Gator okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.