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Gorgo

1961Movie1 h 18 min

49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–38%
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–38%

Summary

When an underwater volcanic eruption tears up the sea bed off the coast of Ireland, two treasure hunters make the discovery of a lifetime when they encounter a gigantic prehistoric monster that’s been unleashed from the earth’s crust.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for romance, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Eugène Lourié
Written by
Robert L. Richards, Daniel James
Produced by
Herman King, Wilfred Eades
Music by
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino

Everyone

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Facts

February 2, 1961 · 1 h 18 min · Violence

Released
February 2, 1961
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Horror
Original language
English
Also spoken
Irish
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$650,000
Available in
138 countries

Tropes

Chromosome Casting, Just Plane Wrong, Novelization +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Gorgo?"

Questions about Gorgo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gorgo?

PlexPhiloThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreeFandorShudderPluto TV

In the United States, Gorgo streams on Philo, Fandor, Shudder, Night Flight+, and FlixFling, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Mometu, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, and Bloodstream. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is Gorgo worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.6).

Is Gorgo okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Gorgo scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 4 of 10 and tension 7.

Can I half-watch Gorgo?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Gorgo use?

Chromosome CastingJust Plane WrongNovelizationArtistic License – MilitaryContemplate Our NavelsDidn't See That ComingAnti-VillainGigantic Adults, Tiny BabiesShout-OutTrailers Always SpoilTactful TranslationNon-Malicious Monsterand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Chromosome Casting, Just Plane Wrong, and Novelization.