Gooby (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 2009, Gooby is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Wilson Coneybeare, running about 99 minutes. “Because everybody needs a friend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Imagine if you'd had a six-foot tall monster to help you through the rough times when you were 11! Willy is terrified about moving into the family's new house. He's convinced it's filled with evil space aliens out to get him. In response to his wish for someone to save him, Gooby comes to life as a loveable, full-size, scraggly, orange, furry creature who in fact seems more frightened of the world than Willy. The two have hair-raising adventures and learn something about the power of friendship. In the end, Gooby fulfills Willy's initial wish by bringing Willy and his dad together in a touching and exciting climax.
Who’s in it. Gooby stars Robbie Coltrane as Gooby (voice), David James Elliott as Jack Dandridge, Ingrid Kavelaars as Elize and Eugene Levy as Mr Nerdlinger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Gooby has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gooby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gooby tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gooby (2009)?
- In US, Gooby is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gooby worth watching?
- Gooby holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gooby?
- Gooby stars Robbie Coltrane, David James Elliott, Ingrid Kavelaars, Eugene Levy and Matthew Knight.
- When was Gooby released?
- Gooby was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.