Question 1

What age is Gus appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Gus (1976) best from about age 6. The California Atoms football team is struggling until their mascot, Gus the mule, reveals an extraordinary talent for kicking field goals. With Gus on the team, they start winning, much to the dismay of their rivals. This family comedy follows their improbable journey to success.

Question 2

What is Gus rated?

Accepted Answer

Gus (1976) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Gus?

Accepted Answer

Some mild slapstick falls; Brief, mild competitive tension. Violence is none to speak of, language is none to speak of, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Gus?

Accepted Answer

Teamwork and collaboration; Embracing unique talents; Perseverance.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Gus?

Accepted Answer

Unusual solutions to problems; Fair play in sports; The importance of practice.

Question 6

Where can I watch Gus?

Accepted Answer

Gus (1976) is available on Disney Plus, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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