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Goat 2016

“Cruelty. Brutality. Fraternity.”

Status
Released
Runtime
103 minutes
Director
Andrew Neel
Networks
Killer Films, Rabbit Bandini Productions, Battle Mountain Films
Where to Stream
Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 from 275 votes R Drama Released
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What is Goat?

Topic: Film "Goat" (2016). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2016
Status
Released
Runtime
103 minutes
Release date
Sep 23, 2016
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America, United Kingdom
Studios
Killer Films, Rabbit Bandini Productions, Battle Mountain Films
Revenue
$23,020
Genres
Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 from 275 votes
Episode runtime
~103 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Killer Films, Rabbit Bandini Productions, Battle Mountain Films
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Topic: Film "Goat" (2016).
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Title: Goat (2016).
Genre: American drama film.
Director: Andrew Neel.
Writers: David Gordon Green, Andrew Neel, and Mike Roberts.
Based on: The book Goat: A Memoir by Brad Land.
Cast: Ben Schnetzer, Nick Jonas, Gus Halper, Daniel Flaherty (or Danny Flaherty), Jake Picking, Virginia Gardner, and James Franco.
Release Date: 09/23/2016 (US).
Runtime: 1h 43m.
Rating: R.
Plot: A nineteen year old, reeling from a terrifying assault, enrolls into college with his brother and pledges the same fraternity. The events that occur there in the name of brotherhood test him and his loyalty to his brother

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Should you watch it?

“A college student faces brutal trials of loyalty and brotherhood while pledging his brother's fraternity.”

Reasons to watch
  • Compelling performances from a cast including Ben Schnetzer and Nick Jonas
  • A raw and unflinching look at the culture of college hazing
  • Adaptation of the acclaimed memoir by Brad Land
Keep in mind
  • The film depicts intense scenes of cruelty and brutality that may be difficult for some viewers

Watch it if you are interested in intense dramas that explore the dark side of collegiate social structures.

The film maintains a brutal and serious tone with a focused, steady pace that centers on the psychological and physical toll of fraternity initiation.

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Is Goat worth watching?

The film is a critically recognized drama that provides a serious, unflinching look at fraternity culture and hazing.

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Availability varies by region; please check your local streaming platforms or digital rental services for current access.

How long is the film?

The film has a total runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes.

Is this a television series?

No, Goat is a feature-length film released in 2016 and is not a television series with episodes.

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