A Goofy Movie (1995)
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A clumsy father and his teenage son embark on a chaotic road trip across the United States to reach a concert in Los Angeles.
The story
Max Goof is an average teenager who has a tense relationship with his clumsy and old-fashioned father, Goofy. On the last day of school, Max becomes popular after a daring performance and invites his crush, Roxanne, to a concert in Los Angeles. To curb Max's behavior, Goofy plans a fishing trip to Idaho. However, Max lies to Roxanne, telling her they are actually traveling to Los Angeles to see his idol, the pop star Powerline. The two set off on a road trip across the country, navigating various mishaps and a growing, complicated bond between father and son as they head toward the concert.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Max Goof is a teenager who idolizes the pop star Powerline and struggles with his father Goofy's clumsy nature. After a successful school performance, Max lies to his crush, Roxanne, claiming he and Goofy are traveling to Los Angeles for a Powerline concert, while Goofy believes they are going fishing in Idaho. During their journey, they encounter Pete and P.J., and Max secretly alters their route. After a series of mishaps, including a confrontation at the Grand Canyon and a ride down the Colorado River, Goofy and Max reconcile. They eventually reach Los Angeles, where they sneak onto the stage during Powerline's concert. After the show, Max tells Roxanne the truth, and they begin a relationship while Goofy's car explodes, leaving him on her porch.
- First release year
- 1995
- Runtime (minutes)
- 78
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Kevin Lima
- Writers
- Jymn Magon · screenplay; Chris Matheson · screenplay; Brian Pimental · screenplay
- Cast and characters
- Bill Farmer · Goofy; Jason Marsden · Max Goof; Jim Cummings · Pete; Kellie Martin · Roxanne; Rob Paulsen · P.J.; Wallace Shawn · Principal Mazur
- Genres
- animated; musical; comedy
- Themes
- father-son relationships; coming-of-age
- Tone and mood
- humorous; sentimental
- Premise and plot tags
- road trip; musical; family
- Source material / true-story basis
- Goof Troop (1992)
- Franchise connections
- Goof Troop
- Reception
- The film received mixed reviews from critics but has since gained a cult following and is considered a prominent property within Disney.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 64% · scale: percentage · review count: 55; Metacritic · score: 53 · scale: 100 · review count: 17
- Production trivia
- The film was originally scheduled for release in November 1994.; The production lasted for two and a half years.; A documentary about the making of the film, Not Just a Goof, premiered in 2024.
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