In THE GUTTER, when the often-fired Walt (Shameik Moore) lands a position as a bartender and shoe-removal guy at his local bowling alley, AlleyCatz, he feels like he’s finally found a home. When financial issues threaten AlleyCatz, Walt is pressured by former pro bowler and current drinking champion Skunk (D’Arcy Carden) to accept his role as the greatest bowler the world has ever known. While Walt’s love of big checks and no-nonsense style of play dominates the pro tour, his detractors, including ratings-obsessed news anchor Angelo Powers and recently retired bowling legend Linda “The Crusher” Curson (Susan Sarandon), furiously try to snuff out Walt’s flame before it burns too bright.