The Goofball (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film
Released in 1998, The Goofball is a notable film directed by Junji Sakamoto, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Hisashi gets fired from his temp job due to his impulsiveness. One day he meets Chikako, a housewife who constantly shoplifts at the supermarket he regularly goes. He somehow agrees to help her to look for her run-away son, Masaru. Unfortunate to Hisashi, Masaru starts following his around instead of returning home, after he was found by Hisashi. Then they end up stealing a gun from a police officer! In their course of running away, the similar two who cannot adapt to society very well start to develop a mutual friendship…
Who’s in it. The Goofball stars Claude Maki, Kazuma Suzuki, Miki Sakajou and Etsushi Toyokawa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Goofball page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Goofball (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Goofball change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Goofball?
- The Goofball stars Claude Maki, Kazuma Suzuki, Miki Sakajou, Etsushi Toyokawa and Ren Osugi.
- When was The Goofball released?
- The Goofball was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.