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Goon

2012·Movie
1h 32min·R
IMDb6.8Metacritic647.1Rotten Tomatoes81%71%

Where to watch

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Cathartic and hopeful

  • Catharsis8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Dark Humor6

World

Sports and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

Meet Doug, the nicest guy you'll ever fight.

Doug Glatt, a slacker who discovers he has a talent for brawling, is approached by a minor league hockey coach and invited to join the team as the "muscle." Despite the fact that Glatt can't skate, his best friend, Pat, convinces him to give it a shot, and Glatt becomes a hero to the team and their fans, until the league's reigning goon becomes threatened by Glatt's success and decides to even the score.
Hockey ComedyUnderdog StoryBrutal Sports ViolenceCrude HumorFound FamilyCharacter-DrivenInspirationalFoul-MouthedEmotional CoreRedemptive Arc

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Dowse, Lisa Burling, Dana Warren
Written by:
Jay Baruchel, Evan Goldberg
Produced by:
Jay Baruchel, Theodore Bressman, Kyle Hunter
Composed by:
Bernard Gariépy Strobl, Evan Dubinsky, Mathieu Beaudin

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Goon

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Where can I stream Goon legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlex

Goon is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Goon worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Goon rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How long is Goon?

1 h 32 min

Goon runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Goon?

Critics73
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Goon much the same way.

Was Goon a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 58% of its budget.

What language is Goon in?

EnglishFrenchPortuguese

It was made in English, with some French, Portuguese. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Goon?

34AUBEBYCACLCOCZDEDKECEEESFIFR+20

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Goon in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Goon use?

Game-Breaking InjuryProfessional Butt-KisserMetaphorgottenNo Celebrities Were HarmedBrand XApologetic AttackerGood Is Not NiceTwin Threesome FantasyBabies Ever AfterDogged Nice GuyDumb MuscleNecessarily Eviland 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 storytelling tropes for Goon, including Game-Breaking Injury, Professional Butt-Kisser, Metaphorgotten.