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GOAT: A Predictable Tale of Basketball Dreams and Violence

2/19/2026

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GOAT, a Sony Pictures Animation release produced by Stephen Curry, centers on Will Harris, a goat voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, who dreams of basketball stardom.
Set in a chaotic urban landscape, the film introduces roarball, a violent sport that tests Will as an underdog.
Critics describe the script as predictable and lacking depth, with the redemption arc and teamwork themes overshadowed by excessive violence and product placements.

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Story summary

GOAT, a Sony Pictures Animation release produced by Stephen Curry, centers on Will Harris, a goat voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, who dreams of basketball stardom.
Set in a chaotic urban landscape, the film introduces roarball, a violent sport that tests Will as an underdog.
Critics describe the script as predictable and lacking depth, with the redemption arc and teamwork themes overshadowed by excessive violence and product placements.