Gorgo (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1961, Gorgo is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Eugène Lourié, running about 78 minutes. “Like nothing you've ever seen before!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an undersea volcano sends tremors throughout the Atlantic, aquatic creatures come out of hiding. Merchant seamen Joe Ryan and partner Sam Slade harness the most unusual of the lot, a massive beast that looks like a Tyrannosaurus Rex. The enterprising sailors deliver their quarry to a British circus, but it turns out that the animal is a newborn. And, when his much larger mother arrives in London to rescue her son, the city feels her wrath.
Who’s in it. Gorgo stars Bill Travers as Joe Ryan, William Sylvester as Sam Slade, Vincent Winter as Sean and Christopher Rhodes as McCartin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Gorgo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gorgo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gorgo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gorgo (1961)?
- In US, Gorgo is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gorgo worth watching?
- Gorgo holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gorgo?
- Gorgo stars Bill Travers, William Sylvester, Vincent Winter, Christopher Rhodes and Joseph O'Conor.
- When was Gorgo released?
- Gorgo was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.