The Goob (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2014, The Goob is a drama and romance film directed by Guy Myhill, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. We’re in the middle of a heat-wave in Fenland England. Goob Taylor has spent each of his sixteen summers helping Mum run the transport cafe and harvest the surrounding beet fields. When Mum shacks up with swarthy stock-car supremo and ladies’ man gene Womack, Goob becomes an unwelcome side thought. However Goob’s world turns when exotic beet picker Eva arrives. Fuelled by her flirtatious comments, Goob dreams of better things.
Who’s in it. The Goob stars Sienna Guillory as Janet, Sean Harris as Womack, Hannah Spearritt as Mary and Marama Corlett as Eva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Goob has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Goob page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Goob tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Goob (2014)?
- In GB, The Goob is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Goob worth watching?
- The Goob holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Goob?
- The Goob stars Sienna Guillory, Sean Harris, Hannah Spearritt, Marama Corlett and Paul Popplewell.
- When was The Goob released?
- The Goob was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.