Gus (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1976, Gus is a comedy and family film directed by Vincent McEveety, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The California Atoms are in last place with no hope of moving up. But by switching the mule from team mascot to team member, (He can kick 100 yard field goals!) they start winning, and move up in the rankings, Hurrah! The competition isn't so happy.
Who’s in it. Gus stars Ed Asner as Hank Cooper, Don Knotts as Coach Venner, Gary Grimes as Andy Petrovic and Tim Conway as Crankcase, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Gus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 Gus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gus (1976)?
- In US, Gus is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Gus worth watching?
- Gus holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gus?
- Gus stars Ed Asner, Don Knotts, Gary Grimes, Tim Conway and Louise Williams.
- When was Gus released?
- Gus was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.