Gus

G

Released Jul 7, 1976

1h 36m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

List

Tomatometer

4 Reviews

57%

Popcornmeter

500+ Ratings

Yugoslavian farm boy Andy Petrovic (Gary Grimes) loves soccer, but is useless on the playing field. When he announces to his beloved mule, Gus, that he's giving up the game for good, the animal obligingly kicks Andy's soccer ball far away. Soon, Andy has trained Gus to kick the ball on command. After the story of Gus the goal-kicking mule makes the news, the owner (Edward Asner) and coach (Don Knotts) of a hapless California football team draft Gus and Andy as their new field goal unit.

Watch on Fandango at Home

Buy Now

Richard Eder

New York Times

As I say, this is a decently average Disney film, with a few funny parts and other parts where you would agree to smile if you could.

May 9, 2005

Full Review

Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Disney continues to make movies like "Gus" and people continue to pay to see them, but the process seems futile and this time even the mule seems bored.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 23, 2004

Full Review

Randy White

Common Sense Media

Kids will get a kick out of this mule tale.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 2, 2011

Full Review

Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Oct 3, 2005

Full Review

Read all reviews

Dale R

The story of a mule that ends up as a place kicker in the NFL. The movie is targeting a younger audience, so the humor is lowbrow and the story really doesn’t go anywhere. There is a romance plot line that isn’t fleshed out and I didn’t buy into it. The movie does feature a few NFL players from the time, so if you’d be into that then check it out.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/07/24

Full Review

Andrew W

Supposedly the greatest movie of all time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/24

Full Review

Hayden W

This thrilling action packed tale of a young boy and his horse will be sure to leave viewers at the edge of their seats. The special effects will make you feel like you are there on the field with Gus. This movie is great for the whole family and can help young kids learn a thing or 2 about friendship. Would give this movie 13 stars if I could.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/24

Full Review

StephenPaul C

The greatest 01 hour: and 36 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/22/23

Full Review

steve d

A bad joke that leads to many worse copycats.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

Full Review

Audience Member

The funniest and most original Don Knotts movie ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Vincent McEveety

Director

Ed Asner

Hank Cooper

Don Knotts

Coach Venner

Gary Grimes

Andy Petrovic

Tim Conway

Crankcase

Louise Williams

Debbie Kovac

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

12 Incredibly Weird Movies on Disney+ You Probably Forgot Existed

Three Great Character Actors Gone in One Sad Weekend

View more photos

Synopsis

Yugoslavian farm boy Andy Petrovic (Gary Grimes) loves soccer, but is useless on the playing field. When he announces to his beloved mule, Gus, that he's giving up the game for good, the animal obligingly kicks Andy's soccer ball far away. Soon, Andy has trained Gus to kick the ball on command. After the story of Gus the goal-kicking mule makes the news, the owner (Edward Asner) and coach (Don Knotts) of a hapless California football team draft Gus and Andy as their new field goal unit.

Director: Vincent McEveety
Producer: Ron Miller
Screenwriter: Arthur Alsberg, Don Nelson, Ted Key
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 7, 1976, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Runtime: 1h 36m

Most Popular at Home Now