Not Just a Goof is a documentary film centered around the creation, struggles, and lasting impact of A Goofy Movie. It was released on April 7, 2025 on Disney+, to coincide with the film's 30th anniversary.
Synopsis[]
Just in time for the 30th anniversary of A Goofy Movie, this documentary follows a young creative team tackling their first Disney feature, facing disappointment upon release, only for the film to gain a passionate following decades later. Through key interviews and rare archival footage, it explores the struggles, victories, and studio dynamics that shaped the movie. More than just a behind-the-scenes look, it highlights why A Goofy Movie remains a beloved gem for the generation that grew up watching it. This captivating retrospective sheds light on Disney Animation's evolution and the film's enduring legacy, making it a must-watch for Disney fans and 90s kids alike.
Featured interviewees[]
- Kevin Lima - director
- Gregory Perler - editor
- Steve Moore - story artist
- Dan Rounds - producer
- Brian Pimental - head of story
- Bruce W. Smith - character designer
- Bill Farmer - voice of Goofy
- Jason Marsden - voice of Max Goof
- David Z - music producer
Archive footage[]
- Jeffrey Katzenberg
- Nancy Beiman - animator
- Chris Urie - story artist
- Gary Krisel - head of Walt Disney Television Animation
- Jymn Magon - screenwriter
- Jim Cummings - voice of Pete
- Rob Paulsen - voice of P.J.
- Jenna von Oÿ - voice of Stacey
- Jamie Thomason - casting director
- Kellie Martin - voice of Roxanne
- Frank Welker - voice of Bigfoot
- Larry Leker - story artist
- Paul and Gaëtan Brizzi - animators
- Tevin Campbell - voice of Powerline
- Don Hahn - Disney Legend
Videos[]
Trivia[]
- This is the second documentary about A Goofy Movie after 1995's The Making of A Goofy Movie.
- Co-director Eric Kimelton is the nephew of Kevin Lima.
- The title is taken from a lyric in "After Today".
- In the animated reenactments, at one point, Jeffrey Katzenberg is depicted as the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs carrying the heart box when he asks for "heart" from the movie.
- At one point in the animated reenactments, Bill Farmer is depicted doing one of the same poses as the insomniac Goofy in How to Sleep.