How Long Is “Goon”?

Seann William Scott stars in this fact-based comedy set in the violent world of ice hockey. Doug Glatt, is basically a nice guy, but he has quite a physical presence and is happy to deploy his fists when the need arises, which is why he works as a bouncer. One day, at an ice hockey game in the States, he's dragged in to a brawl with a player his friend Pat has been taunting from the stands. Doug wins, easily. News of the fight spreads, and struggling Canadian minor league team the Halifax Highlanders are soon in contact, wanting him to sign for them as a 'goon' (whose role on the ice is purely to protect the star players from injury). Doug joins up, moves back to his hometown, where he's quickly dubbed 'The Thug' for his penchant for violence, and ushers his team towards promotion. But standing between the Highlanders and a play-off place are the St John's Shamrocks and their tough veteran enforcer (and Doug's one-time hero) Ross 'The Boss' Rhea... Also starring Alison Pill (as Doug's love interest) and Eugene Levy (as his father). The fast-paced, bone-crunching comedy was co-written by Baruchel and Evan Goldberg, and directed by Michael Dowse.