Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- witty
- irreverent
- warm
- game night
- casual weekend viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be a crude slapstick sports comedy elevated by well-formed characters, strong performances, and surprising heart.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Doug's concussions and fights are contrasted with his innocent friendliness, family affection, and desire to help Xavier.
Doug feels inadequate beside his doctor father, brother, and ambitious friend before finding purpose as a hockey enforcer.
Doug is recruited to shield Xavier LaFlamme and restore Xavier's confidence after a career-changing hit.
Ross Rhea's past hit on Xavier drives the tension surrounding their eventual return to the ice.
Films like Goon, and why
Slap Shot
shares crude sports comedy, working-class underdog energy, and a warm-hearted outsider protagonist
The Replacements
shares violent sports spectacle, locker-room humor, and an unlikely athlete finding belonging
The Longest Yard
shares feel-good underdog storytelling, comic bravado, and a protagonist proving his worth through sport
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Dowse
- Release Date
- 2012-01-06
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (1070)
Cast
- Seann William Scott
- Marc-André Grondin
- Alison Pill
- Jay Baruchel
- Liev Schreiber
- Eugene Levy
- Kim Coates
- Nicholas Campbell
- Richard Clarkin
- Jonathan Cherry
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Goon about?
- A gentle bouncer discovers purpose, friendship, and unexpected heroism as a minor-league hockey enforcer.
- What is Goon like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Goon as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Goon violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Goon as brutal.
- What did critics think of Goon?
- Critics broadly found the film to be a crude slapstick sports comedy elevated by well-formed characters, strong performances, and surprising heart.
- Which films are like Goon?
- Films with a similar feel include Slap Shot, The Replacements, and The Longest Yard.
- How long is Goon?
- Goon runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Goon?
- In United States, Goon streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel.
