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Gooby

2009·Movie
1h 39min
25
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Big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, fantasy, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

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.
Kids FantasyMonster BuddyComing-of-AgeFamily FriendlySilly AdventuresFriendshipImaginary FriendSafe Scare

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Gooby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Gooby worth watching?

25
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 25/100 (IMDb 2.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Gooby?

1 h 39 min

Gooby runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gooby?

Critics20
Audiences30

Not quite. Audiences rate Gooby higher (30) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Gooby in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Gooby?

10AUBECACHFRGBGGITLUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gooby in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Gooby, including Eating Pet Food, Dramatic Wind, Award-Bait Song.