The Alligator People (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1959, The Alligator People is a horror and science fiction film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 74 minutes. “Nerve-shattering terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Under therapeutic hypnosis, a seemingly well-adjusted young woman tells a fantastic story, verified by lie detector, of her forgotten marriage to a man who disappeared on the day of their honeymoon, and of her search for him which takes her to a lonely mansion in a remote section of swampland tenanted by snakes, alligators, a drunken one-armed lout, a mysterious doctor, and a cold-hearted elderly woman who lives alone in a brooding manse.
Who’s in it. The Alligator People stars Beverly Garland as Joyce Webster, aka Jane Marvin, Richard Crane as Paul Webster, Frieda Inescort as Mrs. Lavinia Hawthorne and George Macready as Dr. Mark Sinclair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Alligator People has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Alligator People page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Alligator People tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Alligator People (1959)?
- In CA, The Alligator People is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Alligator People worth watching?
- The Alligator People holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Alligator People?
- The Alligator People stars Beverly Garland, Richard Crane, Frieda Inescort, George Macready and Lon Chaney Jr..
- When was The Alligator People released?
- The Alligator People was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.