# Goon (2012)

> A gentle bouncer discovers purpose, friendship, and unexpected heroism as a minor-league hockey enforcer.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/52162

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Michael Dowse
- Cast: Seann William Scott, Marc-André Grondin, Alison Pill, Jay Baruchel, Liev Schreiber, Eugene Levy, Kim Coates, Nicholas Campbell
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1456635/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: witty, irreverent, warm, game night, casual weekend viewing

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