Goon
Seen it?2012 | 92 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Slap Shot or White Men Can't Jump, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 166K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Dowse
- Seann William ScottDoug Glatt
- Marc-André GrondinXavier Laflamme
- Alison PillEva
- Jay BaruchelPat
- Liev SchreiberRoss Rhea
- Eugene LevyDr. Glatt
- Kim CoatesRonnie Hortense
- Nicholas CampbellRollie Hortense
- Richard ClarkinGord Ogilvey
- Jonathan CherryMarco Belchoir