Gooby (2009): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Gooby is a 2009 family comedy directed by Wilson Coneybeare, starring Robbie Coltrane as Gooby (voice), Matthew Knight and Eugene Levy. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $3,234 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Wilson Coneybeare
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Coneybeare Stories Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gooby About?
The premise of Gooby without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When 11‑year‑old Willy faces his new home, he imagines it teeming with hostile alien forces. Desperate for protection, his wish summons Gooby—a towering, orange, shaggy creature who is as scared of the world as Willy. Together they embark on a series of hair‑raising escapades, discovering the true strength of friendship, and ultimately reunite Willy with his father in an emotional climax.
Gooby Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- canadian horror
- psychosis
- desperate laughter
- not wearing pants
- cat food
- peeing in pants
- sweater vest
- detention
- cookie
- making a mess
- bad influence
- space suit
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- snot
- booger
- running away
- derelict building
- child in trouble
- slimehouse
- one word title
- bear
Gooby Cast & Characters
Robbie Coltrane leads the cast as Gooby (voice), with Matthew Knight as Willy and Eugene Levy as Mr Nerdlinger. Directed by Wilson Coneybeare; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Wilson Coneybeare
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Robbie Coltrane as Gooby (voice) - Matthew Knight as Willy
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Eugene Levy as Mr Nerdlinger -
David James Elliott as Jack Dandridge
Also Starring in Gooby
· 21 more- Martin Roach Younger Cop
- Jack Duffy Grocery Store Manager
- Paula Boudreau Mrs. Deacon
- Len Doncheff Mr. Ogilvey
- Brad Borbridge Young Dad
- John Watson
- Luke Bilyk Cute Kid
- Daniel DeSanto Crane
- Derek Scott Gooby
- Alexander Conti Eric
- Elle Downs Mrs. Donnelly
- Ingrid Kavelaars Elize
- Judy Sinclair Grocery Store Lady
- Mathew Peart Big Bruce
- Phillip MacKenzie
- Avery Bisbee Little Girl
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- Mary Haney Mrs. Williams
- Christina Bilyk Rona Cashier
- Scott Montgomery Ticket Booth Clerk
- Tom Farr Fork Lift Driver
- Sandy Kellerman
Gooby Plot Summary
What happens in Gooby from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Willy, Matthew Knight, is an 11-year-old boy who believes weird creatures are lurking, just waiting to attack him. He believes that the only thing keeping him safe is his house. When his parents decide to move, Willy isn’t thrilled about going to a new school and living in a strange home. One day, Gooby, a teddy bear that Willy had as a little boy, arrives at the new home, voiced by Robbie Coltrane. This version of Gooby is nearly six feet tall, can talk, and genuinely wants to help, so Willy decides that the two will be friends, but he must hide Gooby from his parents.
Full summary
The whole story of Gooby, scene by scene
Gooby Box Office
Gooby grossed $3,234 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.2K
- US & Canada
- $3.2K
How Well Do You Know Gooby?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What is Willy's age at the start of the story?
Cars in Gooby
13 cars on screen, including the 1999 Land-Rover Discovery Series II and the Fiat 500.
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1999 Land-Rover Discovery Series II Important role -
Fiat 500 Minor role -
2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1996 Ford Taurus Minor role
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Movies Like Gooby
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Gooey Goats, The Goonies and The Goofy Gophers.
Gooby FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Gooby, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gooby?
Gooby runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Gooby released?
Gooby was released on April 17, 2009.
Who directed Gooby?
Gooby was directed by Wilson Coneybeare.
More films by Wilson Coneybeare Who is in the cast of Gooby?
Gooby stars Robbie Coltrane as Gooby (voice), Matthew Knight as Willy and Eugene Levy as Mr Nerdlinger, among 25 credited actors.
How much did Gooby make at the box office?
Gooby grossed $3,234 worldwide.
Does Gooby have a post-credit scene?
No. Gooby has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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