Goon Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Punch Destiny In The Face

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Last modified: Mar. 5, 2012

Goon

Release Date: Friday, March 30, 2012 Limited

Director: Michael Dowse

Starring: Jay Baruchel • Seann William Scott • Alison Pill • Marc-Andre Grondin • Liev Schreiber

R Comedy N/A

4.2 / 5.0

84% WILL SEE 16% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The story centers on Doug Glatt, a bouncer (Seann William Scott) who has been touched by the fist of God. Upon discovering both his right hook and skates, he joins a downtrodden hockey team and inspires them into new heights. Jay Baruchel is Glatt's best friend. Alison Pill plays the female lead role of while Marc-Andre Grondin plays a French-Canadian star hockey player.

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Who stars in Goon – Cast List

Jay Baruchel
Tropic Thunder, This is the End
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Seann William Scott
... Doug Glatt

The Wrath of Becky, Movie 43
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Alison Pill
Midnight in Paris, Goon: Last of the Enforcers
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Marc-Andre Grondin
Goon: Last of the Enforcers, The Chameleon
Liev Schreiber
... Ross Reardon

Caught Stealing, Salt
Eugene Levy
Finding Dory, Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection

Who is making Goon – Crew List

A look at Goon behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Michael Dowse last helmed Trap House and 8-Bit Christmas. The film's writer Jay Baruchel last penned Random Acts of Violence and Goon: Last of the Enforcers.

Director: Michael Dowse
Screenwriters: Jay Baruchel
Evan Goldberg
Producers: Jay Baruchel
Don Carmody
David Gross
Jesse Shapira

Studios: Alliance Films
Production Company: DCP Productions
Myriad Pictures

Production – What we know about the Goon

Key Facts

Based on the book "Goon: The True Story of an Unlikely Journey into Minor League Hockey" by Doug Smith and Adam Frattasio.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2011

Completed

Changed Goon movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2011

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jul 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for brutal violence, non-stop language, some strong sexual content and drug use
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Punch Destiny In The Face
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Goon Release Date: When was the film released?

Goon was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, March 30 , 2012. The film was released in approximately 17 theaters. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Wrath of the Titans, Mirror Mirror and Intruders. As a limited release, Goon was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Goon DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Goon is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Thursday, May 29, 2012. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Goon today on Amazon.

Goon Digital Release Date

Goon is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, February 24, 2012. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.