Where can I watch Gator (1976)?

In US, Gator is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Gator worth watching?

Gator holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Gator stars Burt Reynolds, Lauren Hutton, Jerry Reed, Dub Taylor and Burton Gilliam.

When was Gator released?

Gator was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.

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Gator (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 5.2

Released in 1976, Gator is an action, drama and crime film directed by Burt Reynolds, running about 115 minutes. “Come and get him.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After his release from prison, notorious ex-con and moonshine distiller Gator McKlusky moves in with his father in a cabin in the Okefenokee Swamp. His bootlegging plans are cut short, however, when a federal agent tells McKlusky that he will lose custody of his 9-year-old daughter unless he helps bring down local crime lord Bama McCall. McKlusky enlists the help of reporter Aggie Maybank and a few local eccentrics to bring down McCall's empire.

Who’s in it. Gator stars Burt Reynolds as Gator McKlusky, Lauren Hutton as Agatha Weedow "Aggie" Maybank, Jerry Reed as Bama McCall and Dub Taylor as Mayor T.L. Caffery, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Gator has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $11M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gator page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gator 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.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Gator (1976)?: In US, Gator is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Gator worth watching?: Gator holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Gator?: Gator stars Burt Reynolds, Lauren Hutton, Jerry Reed, Dub Taylor and Burton Gilliam.
When was Gator released?: Gator was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.