Movie

Alligator

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

★ 6.1(381)19801h 31m

Alligator is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Lewis Teague
Release date: 1980-11-14
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Budget: $1,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Alligator Inc
Part of: Alligator Collection

Alligator — trailer

About Alligator

Alligator is a 1980 movie in the Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by Lewis Teague, starring Robert Forster, Robin Riker and Michael V. Gazzo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 381 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Alligator in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Robert Forster

David

Robin Riker

Marisa

Michael V. Gazzo

Chief Clark

Dean Jagger

Slade

Sydney Lassick

Gutchel

Jack Carter

Mayor

Perry Lang

Kelly

Henry Silva

Brock

Bart Braverman

Kemp

John Lisbon Wood

Mad Bomber

James Ingersoll

Helms

Robert Doyle

Bill

Themes & keywords

huntermutationunderwearalligatortoxiccreaturebriefsscientistsewerchild eatentimebombreptilepsychotronicpetsanimal horror

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Alligator in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Alligator on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Alligator on Netflix?+

Alligator is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

How long is Alligator?+

Alligator has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Alligator?+

Alligator stars Robert Forster, Robin Riker, Michael V. Gazzo, Dean Jagger and Sydney Lassick.

When did Alligator come out?+

Alligator is a 1980 movie directed by Lewis Teague.

What genre is Alligator?+

Alligator is Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller film.

Who directed Alligator?+

Alligator was directed by Lewis Teague.