Gus (1976): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Gus is a 1976 sports comedy directed by Vincent McEveety, starring Dick Van Patten, Ronnie Schell and Edward Asner. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $21.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10. Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Vincent McEveety
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gus About?
The premise of Gus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A surprising pregnancy leads to an unexpected family arrangement when Lizzie’s best friend, Andie, offers to help raise her baby. The close friends navigate the challenges and joys of impending parenthood, forcing Lizzie’s husband, Peter, to confront his evolving role and learn the true meaning of family and support. It's a comedic and heartwarming story about friendship, responsibility, and finding your place in an expanding family.
Gus Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- national football league
- animal character name as title
- one word title
- slimehouse
- professional gridiron football
- gridiron football
- animals family
- american football sport
- football
- mule
- x ray
- slapstick comedy
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- impostor
- cheerleader
- cat
- sports team
- horse
- sportscaster
- american football
- college
- horse actor
Where to Watch Gus
Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Gus Cast
Dick Van Patten leads the cast, with Ronnie Schell and Edward Asner. Directed by Vincent McEveety; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Vincent McEveety
Also Starring in Gus
· 6 moreGus Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Gus 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 23% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 21%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 60% User score
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Gus Plot Summary
What happens in Gus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The California Atoms are a struggling professional football team in Los Angeles, under the ownership of Hank Cooper and the misguided coaching of Coach Venner. For years, they have remained winless, occupying the bottom of the league rankings. Their cheerleaders are hardly inspiring, and even their marching band leaves much to be desired. In a frantic attempt to draw in fans, Cooper dreams of having an extraordinary halftime show. His secretary, Debbie, uncovers a story in her parents’ Yugoslavian newspaper about a remarkable mule named Gus, who possesses the unique ability to kick a soccer ball through the goal from any part of the field.
Full summary
The whole story of Gus, scene by scene
Gus Box Office
Gus grossed $21.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.9M
- US & Canada
- $21.9M
Gus Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Gus.
How Well Do You Know Gus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who owns the California Atoms in the movie 'Gus'?
Cars in Gus
62 cars on screen, including the 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the Chevrolet S-Series.
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1973 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan Minor role -
1969 Ford LTD Minor role
Seen Gus?
Movies Like Gus
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including My Pal Gus, Little Giants and Psych 3: This Is Gus.
Gus FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Gus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gus?
Gus runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Gus released?
Gus was released on July 7, 1976.
Who directed Gus?
Gus was directed by Vincent McEveety.
More films by Vincent McEveety Who is in the cast of Gus?
Gus stars Dick Van Patten, Ronnie Schell and Edward Asner, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Gus?
In the US, Gus is streaming on Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Gus make at the box office?
Gus grossed $21.9 million worldwide.
How is Gus rated?
Gus has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Gus have a post-credit scene?
No. Gus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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