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2012 · 92 min · R

Goon

Directed by Michael Dowse · Comedy, Drama

Goon (2012) is a Comedy film, directed by Michael Dowse set in Halifax and Massachusetts during the 2010s. It runs 92 minutes and is rated R.

A sports drama, with a comedic tone. Themes of friendship run throughout.

Composer
Ramachandra Borcar
Cinematography
Bobby Shore
Cast
Seann William ScottMarc-André GrondinAlison PillJay BaruchelLiev SchreiberEugene LevyKim CoatesNicholas Campbell

The world of this film

Setting

Where
HalifaxMassachusetts
Setting
Urban
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports Drama
Themes
Friendship
Tone
Comedic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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