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Gooby

Gooby

Because everybody needs a friend.

20093.11h 39m

Overview

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.

Directed by Wilson Coneybeare
Written by Wilson Coneybeare
Produced by Wilson Coneybeare
Box OfficeBudget: $6.5MRevenue: $3K

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Top Cast

Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane

Gooby (voice)

David James Elliott

David James Elliott

Jack Dandridge

Ingrid Kavelaars

Ingrid Kavelaars

Elize

Eugene Levy

Eugene Levy

Mr Nerdlinger

Matthew Knight

Matthew Knight

Willy

Derek Scott

Derek Scott

Gooby

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Mary Haney

Mrs. Williams

Martin Roach

Martin Roach

Younger Cop

Len Doncheff

Len Doncheff

Mr. Ogilvey

P

Paula Boudreau

Mrs. Deacon

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About Gooby

Gooby is a family, comedy, fantasy film released in 2009. Directed by Wilson Coneybeare, it stars Robbie Coltrane, David James Elliott, Ingrid Kavelaars. 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.

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