It crashed out of the sewers... now there's hell to pay!
A giant mutated alligator runs riot in a small town after the sewer system washes it into a lake.
Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991) is a horror and action film directed by Jon Hess, released on July 5, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Joseph Bologna, Dee Wallace, Richard Lynch and Woody Brown. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 116 ratings.
Watch the official trailer for Alligator 2: The Mutation before you stream it.
Joseph Bologna
as David Hodges
Dee Wallace
as Christine Hodges
Richard Lynch
as Hawkins
Woody Brown
as Rich Harmon
Holly Gagnier
as Sheri Anderson
Bill Daily
as Mayor Anderson
Steve Railsback
as Vinnie Brown
Brock Peters
as Chief Speed
Trevor Eyster
as J.J. Hodges
Vojislav Govedarica
as Carmen
Buckley Norris
as Doc
Julian Reyes
as Ruben Ruiz
Directed by Jon Hess, written by Curt Allen, produced by Brandon Chase.
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 116 ratings.
Not so much a sequel as a parallel almost-remake. _Alligator 2: The Mutation_ isn't as bad as I was expecting it to be, but given that I'd literally just watched the entire thing done better in every way only a few hours earlier in the first _Alligator_, it isn't exactly a success either. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._
Reviewed on February 14, 2018
**_Derivative sequel materializes over a decade later_** This is a retread of the original 1980 film with different characters and actors. Going by shooting dates (rather than release dates), there’s a ten-year gap between the two, shy of one month. It borrows from the first movie, but also includes elements of “Jaws,” “Humanoids from the Deep” and “C.H.U.D.” While it’s the least of ’em, it’s entertaining enough to…
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
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Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991) includes Joseph Bologna, Dee Wallace, Richard Lynch, Woody Brown and Holly Gagnier. The film was directed by Jon Hess. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Alligator 2: The Mutation was released on July 5, 1991 and runs for 1h 32m.
Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 116 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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