Goats (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2012, Goats is a comedy film directed by Christopher Neil, running about 92 minutes. “You can't choose your family...or can you?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Having a self-absorbed New Age mother and an estranged father has meant 15-year-old Ellis Whitman has grown up relying on an unconventional guardian: a goat-trekking, marijuana-growing sage called 'Goat Man'. When Ellis decides to leave the alternative ways of his desert homestead for a stuffy East Coast prep school, major changes are in store.
Who’s in it. Goats stars David Duchovny as Goat Man, Vera Farmiga as Wendy Whitman, Graham Phillips as Ellis Whitman and Keri Russell as Judy Whitman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Goats has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goats page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goats tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goats (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Goats change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Goats worth watching?
- Goats holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goats?
- Goats stars David Duchovny, Vera Farmiga, Graham Phillips, Keri Russell and Justin Kirk.
- When was Goats released?
- Goats was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.