The Great Alligator (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1979, The Great Alligator is a horror film directed by Sergio Martino, running about 88 minutes. “It is not an animal, it is a demon!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tourists on a tropical island anger an island god, who turns himself into a giant alligator and stalks them.
Who’s in it. The Great Alligator stars Barbara Bach as Alice Brandt, Claudio Cassinelli as Daniel Nessel, Mel Ferrer as Joshua and Romano Puppo as Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Great Alligator has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Alligator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Alligator tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Alligator (1979)?
- In US, The Great Alligator is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Alligator worth watching?
- The Great Alligator holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Alligator?
- The Great Alligator stars Barbara Bach, Claudio Cassinelli, Mel Ferrer, Romano Puppo and Fabrizia Castagnoli.
- When was The Great Alligator released?
- The Great Alligator was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.