Goonland (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1938, Goonland is a comedy and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye sails to Goon Island in search of his Pappy. He finds the place populated by the imposing, but ugly, goons, and a "no humans" sign. His imprisoned pappy at first ignores him, but when Popeye is caught by the goons and carried off, his can of spinach lands near Pappy and it works just as well on him as it does on Popeye.
Who’s in it. Goonland stars Jack Mercer as Popeye / Pappy (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Goonland 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 Goonland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goonland tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goonland (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Goonland change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Goonland worth watching?
- Goonland holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goonland?
- Goonland stars Jack Mercer.
- When was Goonland released?
- Goonland was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.