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Alligator

6.019801h 31mMovieHorrorScience FictionThriller

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.

DirectorLewis Teague
WritersJohn Sayles·Frank Ray Perilli
ProducersBrandon Chase·Robert S. Bremson

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ShudderShudder
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lewis Teague

RFRobert Forster
Robert Forster
David
RRRobin Riker
Robin Riker
Marisa
MGMichael V. Gazzo
Michael V. Gazzo
Chief Clark
DJDean Jagger
Dean Jagger
Slade
SLSydney Lassick
Sydney Lassick
Gutchel
JCJack Carter
Jack Carter
Mayor
PLPerry Lang
Perry Lang
Kelly
HSHenry Silva
Henry Silva
Brock
BBBart Braverman
Bart Braverman
Kemp
JWJohn Lisbon Wood
John Lisbon Wood
Mad Bomber
JIJames Ingersoll
James Ingersoll
Helms
RD
Robert Doyle
Bill

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Alligator — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Alligator?

Alligator is streaming on Shudder in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Alligator on Netflix?

No, Alligator is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Shudder.

Is Alligator on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Alligator isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Shudder instead.

Where can I watch Alligator for free?

Alligator is available on Shudder in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Alligator?

Yes — Alligator is followed by Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991) in the Alligator Collection.

Is there a prequel to Alligator?

Alligator is the first film in the Alligator Collection.

Is Alligator part of a trilogy?

No — Alligator is part of the Alligator Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Alligator Collection?

There are 2 films in the Alligator Collection: Alligator (1980) and Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991).