Goon (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Goon is a 2012 sports comedy directed by Michael Dowse, starring Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy and Jay Baruchel. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Michael Dowse
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnet Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Goon About?
The premise of Goon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Doug Glatt, a good-natured but clumsy man, unexpectedly finds his niche as an enforcer for a struggling minor league hockey team in Canada. Despite being out of place among his intellectual family, Doug's natural talent for fighting quickly makes him a popular figure with the fans. He embraces his role, leading to chaotic and humorous situations both on and off the ice as he navigates the world of professional sports.
Goon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hockey
- newfoundland canada
- locker room
- flamboyance
- gay brother
- gay son
- halifax nova scotia
- female nudity
- fake identification
- mazda miata
- kippah
- hockey fight
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- reference to ned beatty
- corndog
- hockey team tryout
- reference to clue the board game
- reference to dolph lundgren
- motivational speech
- female female kiss
- seduction
- desire
- cocaine
- sports coach
- bus
- jew
- knocked unconscious
- winter sports sport
- hockey sport
- winter sport
- dark comedy
- hockey movie
- sex
- cigarette smoking
- bare chested man
- winter the season
- girl gives a guy her telephone number
- female sits on a toilet
- gay character
- team
- bouncer
- hockey game
- misfit
- quebec
- rear entry sex
- sports commentator
- screaming in pain
- blood
- texting
- snowing
- hugging
Goon Cast
Seann William Scott leads the cast, with Eugene Levy and Jay Baruchel. Directed by Michael Dowse; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Dowse
Also Starring in Goon
· 1 moreGoon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Goon 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 71%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 64% User score
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Movie Insider 4.2 /5
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Goon Plot Summary
What happens in Goon 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
Doug Glatt, portrayed by Seann William Scott, hails from Massachusetts and feels alienated from his family, particularly his father (Eugene Levy) and brother, who are both successful doctors. His life takes an unexpected turn one day when he attends a minor league hockey game with his friend Pat (Jay Baruchel). During the game, Pat engages in some playful taunting which leads to a confrontation, resulting in Doug stepping in to defend his friend. After he knocks out an opposing player who climbs into the stands, the crowd erupts in cheers. This incident catches the attention of the coach from his hometown team, who offers Doug the unique position of an enforcer. This role is pivotal in hockey, as it entails protecting teammates and dissuading aggressors with physicality.
Full summary
The whole story of Goon, scene by scene
Goon Box Office
Goon grossed $7 million worldwide. $4.2 million came from the US and Canada and $2.8 million (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7M
- US & Canada
- $4.2M
- International
- $2.8M
Goon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Goon.
How Well Do You Know Goon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What position does Doug Glatt play in hockey?
Cars in Goon
7 cars on screen, including the Prevost LeMirage XL and the 1978 Chevrolet Malibu.
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Prevost LeMirage XL Important role -
1978 Chevrolet Malibu Minor role -
1996 Honda Civic Minor role -
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Minor role
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Movies Like Goon
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Goon: Last of the Enforcers, Goofballs and Happy Gilmore.
Goon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Goon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Goon?
Goon runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Goon released?
Goon was released on March 30, 2012.
Who directed Goon?
Goon was directed by Michael Dowse.
More films by Michael Dowse Who is in the cast of Goon?
Goon stars Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy and Jay Baruchel, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Goon make at the box office?
Goon grossed $7 million worldwide ($4.2 million domestic, $2.8 million international).
How is Goon rated?
Goon has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Goon have a post-credit scene?
No. Goon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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