

Gus
“It's the league's leading laugh scorer!”
The California Atoms are in last place with no hope of moving up. But by switching the mule from team mascot to team member, (He can kick 100 yard field goals!) they start winning, and move up in the rankings, Hurrah! The competition isn't so happy.
Where to watch Gus in United States
Click a service to open Gus there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Gus streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
About Gus
Gus is a 1976 English-language comedy and family film directed by Vincent McEveety. The cast is led by Ed Asner, Don Knotts, Gary Grimes. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
Gus was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on July 7, 1976, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Vincent McEveety
- Writers
- Don Nelson, Ted Key, Arthur Alsberg
- Release date
- July 7, 1976
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Walt Disney Productions
Gus cast & crew
Gus was directed by Vincent McEveety and written by Don Nelson, Ted Key, and Arthur Alsberg.
The cast features Ed Asner as Hank Cooper, Don Knotts as Coach Venner, Gary Grimes as Andy Petrovic, Tim Conway as Crankcase, Louise Williams as Debbie Kovac, and Dick Van Patten as Cal Wilson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robert F. Brunner, cinematography is by Frank V. Phillips, and it was produced by Ron Miller.
Is Gus worth watching?
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and family, Gus is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Gus
In United States, you can stream Gus on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Gus

Ed Asner
Hank Cooper

Don Knotts
Coach Venner

Gary Grimes
Andy Petrovic

Tim Conway
Crankcase

Louise Williams
Debbie Kovac

Dick Van Patten
Cal Wilson

Ronnie Schell
Joe Barnsdale

Bob Crane
Pepper

Johnny Unitas
Himself

Dick Butkus
Rob Cargil

Harold Gould
Charles Gwynn

Tom Bosley
Spinner
Gus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Gus in United States?
Gus is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is Gus on Disney Plus?
Yes — Gus is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Gus in?
Gus is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Gus?
Gus runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Gus rated?
Gus is rated G. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 44 ratings.











