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Gooby

2009Movie1 h 39 min

ComedyFamily
25
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb2.9Rotten Tomatoes20%31%

A wholesome, wondrous family movie about everyday modern life and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Because everybody needs a friend.

Imagine if you'd had a six-foot tall monster to help you through the rough times when you were 11! Willy is terrified about moving into the family's new house. He's convinced it's filled with evil space aliens out to get him. In response to his wish for someone to save him, Gooby comes to life as a loveable, full-size, scraggly, orange, furry creature who in fact seems more frightened of the world than Willy. The two have hair-raising adventures and learn something about the power of friendship. In the end, Gooby fulfills Willy's initial wish by bringing Willy and his dad together in a touching and exciting climax.

Feels like

  • Kids Fantasy
  • Monster Buddy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Family Friendly
  • Silly Adventures
  • Friendship
  • Imaginary Friend
  • Safe Scare

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Wilson Coneybeare
Written by
Wilson Coneybeare
Produced by
Wilson Coneybeare
Music by
Kevin Lau, Ronald Royer

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 17, 2009 · 1 h 39 min · Family, Comedy, Fantasy

Released
April 17, 2009
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Genres
Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$3,234
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Eating Pet Food, Dramatic Wind, Award-Bait Song +9

  • Eating Pet Food
  • Dramatic Wind
  • Award-Bait Song
  • Gray Rain of Depression
  • Bindle Stick
  • Living Toy
  • Can't Live with Them, Can't Live Without Them
  • Moving Angst
  • Beware the Nice Ones
  • The Resenter
  • Plot-Mandated Friendship Failure
  • Department of Redundancy Department

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Gooby?"

Questions about Gooby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Gooby worth watching?

25
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 25 (IMDb 2.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). Audiences rate it higher (30 out of 100) than critics (20).

Is Gooby okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Gooby make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Gooby?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Gooby use?

Eating Pet FoodDramatic WindAward-Bait SongGray Rain of DepressionBindle StickLiving ToyCan't Live with Them, Can't Live Without ThemMoving AngstBeware the Nice OnesThe ResenterPlot-Mandated Friendship FailureDepartment of Redundancy Departmentand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Eating Pet Food, Dramatic Wind, and Award-Bait Song.