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> Not a superhero to save the world, just a mischievous toyfriend. The outcome was as expected, so I haven't disappointed with it. But sparing time for it was the big decision I had made, knowing a film not for my age. Without a single bit of graphics they have managed it well…
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Gooby
“Because everybody needs a friend.”
31%
Movie
1h 39m
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Gooby (2009) — AI movie analysis
WatchMind AI generated this AI analysis of Gooby (2009) — a movie tagged as Family, Comedy, and Fantasy with cozy, funny, and heartwarming moods and steady pacing.
Story & themes: 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-si… Our models also surface themes such as ai, family, and friendship from synopsis and genre signals.
Watch context: Best suited for families with kids, family viewing, date night, and casual background watching. Expect steady storytelling (~99 min).
Community signal: TMDb members rate Gooby 31% (24 votes) — polarizing or niche appeal for this movie.
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Synopsis
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.
Quick facts
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- 2009-04-17
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- TMDB rating
- 3.1
- TMDB ID
- 21293
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The official runtime for Gooby is approximately 99 minutes.
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Cast

Robbie Coltrane
Gooby (voice)

David James Elliott
Jack Dandridge

Ingrid Kavelaars
Elize

Eugene Levy
Mr Nerdlinger

Matthew Knight
Willy

Derek Scott
Gooby
- M
Mary Haney
Mrs. Williams

Martin Roach
Younger Cop

Len Doncheff
Mr. Ogilvey
- P
Paula Boudreau
Mrs. Deacon

Elle Downs
Mrs. Donnelly

Luke Bilyk
Cute Kid

Alexander Conti
Eric
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Christina Bilyk
Rona Cashier
- M
Mathew Peart
Big Bruce

Jack Duffy
Grocery Store Manager
- J
Judy Sinclair
Grocery Store Lady
- S
Scott Montgomery
Ticket Booth Clerk
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> Not a superhero to save the world, just a mischievous toyfriend. The outcome was as expected, so I haven't disappointed with it. But sparing time for it was the big decision I had made, knowing a film not for my age. Without a single bit of graphics they have managed it well to tell a story. The production was decent, but the story was too predictable with a below average jokes. I just wanted to clear the air that I was not bored of it, simply not my type of entertainment film, that's all. Perhaps the adult comedy, 'Ted' might have inspired by this, except it is a children's film. The actors were decent, because they did not get a challenging role. With a giant Ted in the title role, it should have been an adventure film. He's here to help the kid and I think his character did nothing big achievement rather boring writing of his character. Everyone knows that's a man was inside the fur, so the stunts would have not cost too much if they had used a stunt artist. Because adding a couple of those scenes would have given a reason for the audience to cheer. The end was a loop, they kept it that way, in case of a sequel planned in the future. But I hope they won't make it, unless a very adventurous. Not recommended unless you plan to show it for your kids. 3/10
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