The Legend of Boggy Creek
A True Story.
1972 • 87 min • Adventure · Mystery · Horror · Thriller
Our family guide
Best from age 8- 0 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 50 Audience · 77 · 49%
This documentary-style drama tells the story of the Fouke Monster, a Bigfoot-like creature said to inhabit the swamps of Arkansas. Based on local sightings and legends, the film blends interviews and re-enactments to explore the mystery of this elusive creature.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 5/10
Heads up
- Some jump scares and suspenseful moments
- Depicts hunting and animal traps
- The creature may be unsettling for younger viewers
What it models well
- Curiosity and exploration
- Respect for nature
- Community storytelling
Talk about it after
- Fact versus fiction in storytelling
- Belief in the unknown
- Local legends and folklore
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Legend of Boggy Creek. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
Where to watch
Rent
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV Store
- Google Play Movies
- YouTube
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTubeBuy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV Store
- Google Play Movies
- YouTube
Links go straight to each service. Some are affiliate links that support Movie Knight at no cost to you. Availability data by JustWatch via TMDB.
Top billed cast
Director: Charles B. Pierce • Crew: Earl E. Smith
Trailers & clips
The Legend of Boggy Creek (1972) Original Trailer [FHD]
THE LEGEND OF BOGGY CREEK Original Trailer [1972]
'THE LEGEND OF BOGGY CREEK' - Restored/Re-mastered 4K Highlights
Reviewer notes
Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers_**The Bigfoot of southwest Arkansas**_ "The Legend of Boggy Creek" (1972) is docudrama with horror elements about the supposedly true sightings of the Fouke Monster, a three-toed Sasquatch-like creature that was seen in the Fouke region of southwest Arkansas from the 40s onward. Several locals recount their stories, often played by themselves.…
Fan reviews
Sign in to rate and reviewBe the first fan to review this.
Gallery
Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.0/10 (77)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $160,000
- Box office
- $22,000,000
- Franchise
- Boggy Creek Collection
- IMDb
- tt0068837
- Official site
- www.legendofboggycreek.com
