A Goofy Movie 30th anniversary is getting a heartfelt spotlight in a brand-new documentary arriving on Disney+. Not Just a Goof, directed by Eric Kimelton and Christopher Ninness, dives deep into the origins of the 1995 animated gem — a film that didn’t initially shine at the box office but later blossomed into a fan-favorite.
In an exclusive trailer, Kevin Lima — the director of A Goofy Movie — reflects on the project’s beginnings. “I was a rookie director, with a first-time story lead and a fresh editor,” Lima says. “We aimed to create something like a John Hughes movie, but in animation — something about real teenagers, not just the usual talking animals and fairy tales. Even if, well… technically, it was about talking animals.”
A Goofy Movie 30th Anniversary: From Flop to Fan Favorite
Lima also recalls a key moment with Jeffrey Katzenberg, former chairman of Walt Disney Studios, who mentioned taking a trip with his daughter during a rough patch in their relationship. That moment sparked the emotional core of the film — the bond between Goofy and his teenage son Max.
Originally scheduled for a late 1994 release, the film eventually premiered on April 7, 1995, bringing in $37.6 million globally against an $18 million budget. While it didn’t make waves at first, it quietly found its audience through home video — especially thanks to the catchy Tevin Campbell track “I2I.”
A Goofy Movie 30th Anniversary: A Cult Classic Remembered
Three decades later, A Goofy Movie 30th anniversary is being celebrated with the recognition it long deserved. The documentary highlights the struggles and breakthroughs of a young creative team trying to break the mold of traditional animation. It’s a behind-the-scenes journey filled with emotional highs, creative risks, and rare archival content.
Not Just a Goof premieres April 7 on Disney+, exactly 30 years after the original film’s release — a fitting tribute to a once-overlooked movie that grew into one of Disney’s most cherished cult classics.
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