An Extremely Goofy Movie

An Extremely Goofy Movie

Year: 2000

Runtime: 79 mins

Language: English

Director: Douglas McCarthy

ComedyAnimationFamilyKids' animated fun and adventureHoliday joy and heartwarming Christmas

The story follows Max as he heads off to college, chasing extreme sports and a carefree lifestyle. Meanwhile, Goofy, heartbroken over Max’s departure, quits his job and enrolls at the same school to stay close to his friend. Together they push their limits, learning to balance independence with friendship.

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1

Goofy loses his job as Max starts college

Max Goof begins college with his friends, while Goofy copes with an empty-nest mood back home. His work at the toy-assembly factory spirals into chaos, culminating in a massive explosion that gets him fired. The setback forces Goofy to confront his career prospects and sets the stage for later events.

Day of dismissal Toy-assembly factory
2

Unemployment office tells Goofy he needs a degree

After the dismissal, Goofy visits the unemployment office to seek help. The clerk bluntly informs him that a college degree is required to land another job. This harsh news pushes Goofy to consider returning to school and making himself useful again.

Following dismissal Unemployment office
3

Bradley scouts Max and invites him to Gamma Mu Mu

Bradley Uppercrust III, a veteran skater and leader of Gamma Mu Mu, drops by the Gamma Mu Mu fraternity to scout talent. He spots Max's skate potential and invites him to join the Gamma team to compete in the X Games. Max sees a chance to fit in but keeps his options open.

Afternoon Gamma Mu Mu fraternity house
4

Max declines Gamma offer to protect his friends

Max declines the invitation because joining Gamma would force him to leave his friends behind. He worries the team would fracture his circle with P.J. and Bobby. The decision strains his budding relationship with Bradley but preserves his core friendship group.

Evening College campus
5

Skirmish leads to a bet; Goofy begins college attendance

A skirmish between the Max-led group and Gamma triggers a bet in which the loser becomes the other team's towel boy. To Max's horror, Goofy starts attending the same college and interrupts downtime with chores. The father-son dynamic grows more complicated as Goofy becomes part of campus life.

Evening College campus
6

Max schemes to distract Goofy with Sylvia

To keep Goofy occupied, Max schemes to introduce him to Sylvia Marpole, the college librarian with whom he shares a surprising amount in common. Max hopes a distraction will keep Goofy from entangling with the Gamma team. The plan briefly yields positive results as Goofy and Sylvia connect.

Evening College library
7

Goofy impresses Bradley and joins Gamma

Goofy accidentally impresses Bradley with a clumsy skate maneuver, catching his eye. Bradley invites Goofy to join the Gamma team, and Goofy accepts after encouragement from Max. The father-son tension deepens as Goofy becomes part of Gamma.

Next day Gamma Mu Mu fraternity house
8

First qualifiers: Bradley blinds Max and boosts Goofy

During the first X Games qualifiers, Bradley blinds Max with a pocket mirror during his run and secretly installs a rocket booster on Goofy's skateboard. The stunt gives Goofy an edge, and his team advances toward the semi-finals while Max's team struggles. The competitive atmosphere heats up as both sides push their limits.

Qualifying rounds X Games qualifiers track
9

Max lashes out; Goofy falters midterm and misses Sylvia

Max lashes out at Goofy, telling him to stay out of his life. Back at college, Goofy fails his first midterm and misses a date with Sylvia, dampening his confidence. The rift widens just as the season's pressure mounts.

After qualifiers Campus
10

Pete inspires Goofy to refocus; Sylvia helps him recover

Pete, their neighbor, motivates Goofy to regain his focus. He returns to college, reconciles with Sylvia, and with her help, improves his remaining exams. Goofy rediscovers his motivation and starts turning his academic performance around.

Post-recovery College campus / Sylvia's library
11

Goofy quits Gamma and overhears cheating plan

Goofy decides to quit the Gamma team after overhearing a cheating plot, but Max remains angry over the qualifiers and doesn’t heed the warnings. The distrust between father and son grows as the semi-finals approach. The team dynamic becomes unstable just when it matters most.

Leading into semi-finals Gamma house
12

Semi-finals narrow field to Max and Gamma; P.J. eliminated

Semi-finals arrive with only Max's and Gamma's teams remaining; Bradley eliminates P.J. from the competition, leaving Max's squad short. To salvage their chances, Max apologizes to Goofy via a dramatic jumbotron moment and invites him back to join. The emotional moment revitalizes their partnership.

Before final X Games semi-finals arena
13

Final triathlon clash and dramatic rescue

The final triathlon erupts with Bradley and his team trying to derail Max's squad. Bobby is eliminated, and Goofy temporarily knocks Bradley out with a horseshoe. In the final stretch, Max and Tank are trapped under a flaming X logo, but Tank's assistance helps Max pull off a victory.

Final race X Games final course
14

Bradley concedes defeat; Tank slingshots him into the blimp

Bradley concedes defeat after Max and Goofy's teamwork seals the win. Tank, in a last act of revenge, slingshots Bradley into the X Games blimp overhead. The spectacle marks the end of the competition and the fading of the Gamma team's dominance.

Post-race X Games venue
15

Graduation day and a new date for Goofy

On graduation day, Max presents Goofy with a grand-prize trophy engraved with a message affirming their bond. Goofy drives off with Sylvia for their next date, signaling a brighter future and a renewed father-son relationship.

Graduation day Graduation ceremony

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 16:38

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