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Alligator

1980·Movie
1h 31min·R
IMDb6.1Metacritic626.3Rotten Tomatoes87%49%

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

It lives 50 feet beneath the city. It's 36 feet long. It weighs 2,000 pounds...And it's about to break out!

A baby alligator is flushed down a toilet and survives by eating discarded lab animals that have been injected with growth hormones. The now gigantic animal escapes the city sewers and goes on a rampage, pursued by a cop and a big-game hunter.
Creature FeatureSewer MonsterRampageGore80s HorrorPractical EffectsB-MovieCampy

Crew

Directed by:
Lewis Teague, Jerram A. Swartz, Miller Drake
Written by:
John Sayles, John Sayles, Frank Ray Perilli
Produced by:
Charlie Messenger, Tom Jacobson, Tom Jacobson
Composed by:
Craig Huxley

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Alligator

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Alligator legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockPhiloThe RokuFandango at Home FreeShudderNight Flight+

Alligator is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Alligator worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alligator rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Alligator?

1 h 31 min

Alligator runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Alligator?

Critics75
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate Alligator higher (75) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Alligator in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Alligator?

18ATAUBEBRCACHDEESFRGBGGIEITJP+4

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Alligator in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Alligator use?

Nigh-InvulnerabilityChildren Are InnocentAntagonist TitleMotor MouthHeroic BystanderCowboy CopKick the DogStock FootageAn Arm and a LegIntrepid ReporterMagic CountdownMauve Shirtand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 storytelling tropes for Alligator, including Nigh-Invulnerability, Children Are Innocent, Antagonist Title.