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1976
The California Atoms are the worst team in pro football, until their owner discovers a mule from Yugoslavia that can kick a football the length of the field. With Gus and his homesick young handler on the team, the Atoms start winning, and a pair of crooked gamblers start scheming.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
A good-natured Disney sports comedy in which a field-goal-kicking mule and a homesick young Yugoslavian help a hopeless team win. Light, clean, and fun.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Gamblers try to kidnap and sabotage Gus, and there's mild slapstick; the gamblers are clearly villains. Nothing else of note.
Gus (1976)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why did the Atoms need Gus?
- What did the crooks try to do?
- What did Andy miss about home?
- Was it fair to have a mule on the team?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 6+: very mild slapstick and a threat of a beating.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Gus (1976)
DVD · January 14, 2003
Blu-ray listed on Blu-ray.com (release date unconfirmed)
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Where to stream
Streaming services are not listed yet. When they are, this note stays secondary to the disc.