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Arlo the Alligator Boy

2021Movie1 h 30 minNR

AnimationComedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic–7.7Rotten Tomatoes85%84%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic–7.7Rotten Tomatoes85%84%

Summary

Upon learning that he is from New York City, a wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost father. A musical adventure.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Ryan Crego
Written by
Ryan Crego, Clay Senechal
Produced by
Ryan Crego, Ruth Lambert, Chris Prynoski
Music by
Alex Geringas

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Facts

April 16, 2021 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
April 16, 2021
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family, Music, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Zany Scheme, Heroic BSoD, White-and-Grey Morality +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Arlo the Alligator Boy?"

Questions about Arlo the Alligator Boy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Arlo the Alligator Boy?

Netflix

In the United States, Arlo the Alligator Boy streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Arlo the Alligator Boy worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Arlo the Alligator Boy okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Arlo the Alligator Boy make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Arlo the Alligator Boy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Arlo the Alligator Boy use?

Zany SchemeHeroic BSoDWhite-and-Grey MoralityAnd the Adventure Continues"I Am" SongThe StingerBlatant LiesBroken RecordMusical World HypothesesRockers Smash GuitarsJack Bauer Interrogation TechniqueBookendsand 235 more

TV Tropes lists 247 tropes for it, including Zany Scheme, Heroic BSoD, and White-and-Grey Morality.