Alligator (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1980, Alligator is an action, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Lewis Teague, running about 91 minutes. “It lives 50 feet beneath the city. It's 36 feet long. It weighs 2,000 pounds...And it's about to break out!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Alligator stars Robert Forster as David, Robin Riker as Marisa, Michael V. Gazzo as Chief Clark and Dean Jagger as Slade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Alligator has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alligator page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alligator tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alligator (1980)?
- In US, Alligator is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alligator worth watching?
- Alligator holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alligator?
- Alligator stars Robert Forster, Robin Riker, Michael V. Gazzo, Dean Jagger and Sydney Lassick.
- When was Alligator released?
- Alligator was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.