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Goats

5.5 (113 votes)• 2012• 92m•Released

Storyline & Plot Summary

Having a self-absorbed New Age mother and an estranged father has meant 15-year-old Ellis Whitman has grown up relying on an unconventional guardian: a goat-trekking, marijuana-growing sage called 'Goat Man'. When Ellis decides to leave the alternative ways of his desert homestead for a stuffy East Coast prep school, major changes are in store.

Production Details

Languages: English

Director: Christopher Neil

Starring Cast: David Duchovny, Vera Farmiga, Graham Phillips, Keri Russell, Justin Kirk, Ty Burrell

Cast

David Duchovny

Goat Man

Vera Farmiga

Wendy Whitman

Graham Phillips

Ellis Whitman

Keri Russell

Judy Whitman

Justin Kirk

Bennet

Ty Burrell

Frank Whitman

Dakota Johnson

Minnie

Anthony Anderson

Coach

Adelaide Kane

Aubrey

Alan Ruck

Dr. Eldridge

Olga Segura-Gall

Serena

Nicholas Lobue

Barney

Ronnie Rubalcaba

Rosenberg

Tommee May

Fiona

Musashi Alexander

Mr. Lin

Ana Auther

Lilly

Geoff Ellsworth

Jonathan

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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