MyCinema has not rated Alligator for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, science fiction, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Alligator in the US?

Alligator streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, and 6 more, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Alligator?

Alligator runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Is Alligator suitable for kids?

Alligator is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19801h 31mHorror / Science Fiction / Thriller

Alligator

Name: Alligator
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 1980-11-14
Duration: 91 min

It lives 50 feet beneath the city. It's 36 feet long. It weighs 2,000 pounds...And it's about to break out!

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 405 votes

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Availability in the US

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Alligator at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 31m

At 1h 31m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror, science fiction, and thriller.

US availability

9 subscriptions · 8 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 9 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, and 6 more. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and 5 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 405 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Alligator tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 31m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, and 6 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 405 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Alligator

Is Alligator scary?: MyCinema has not rated Alligator for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, science fiction, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Alligator in the US?: Alligator streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, and 6 more, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Alligator?: Alligator runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Is Alligator suitable for kids?: Alligator is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.