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Alligator

6.019801h 31mRMovieHorrorScience 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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Cast · Directed by Lewis Teague

Robert Forster
Robert Forster
David
Robin Riker
Robin Riker
Marisa
Michael V. Gazzo
Michael V. Gazzo
Chief Clark
Dean Jagger
Dean Jagger
Slade
Sydney Lassick
Sydney Lassick
Gutchel
Jack Carter
Jack Carter
Mayor
Perry Lang
Perry Lang
Kelly
Henry Silva
Henry Silva
Brock
Bart Braverman
Bart Braverman
Kemp
John Lisbon Wood
John Lisbon Wood
Mad Bomber
James Ingersoll
James Ingersoll
Helms
Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle
Bill

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Alligator — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Alligator?

Alligator is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Alligator on Netflix?

No, Alligator is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is Alligator on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Alligator is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Alligator for free?

Alligator is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States.

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).