The Goat
1921, English. Directed by Malcolm St. Clair & Buster Keaton.
A great short delivered with wit, imagination and hilarious physical comedy
A series of misadventures occur when Buster is mistaken for a criminal on the lam.
- Runtime
- 0h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 186 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Goat
The Goat is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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ArtiflixAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Malcolm St. ClairDirector
- Buster KeatonDirector
- Buster KeatonThe Goat
- Virginia FoxThe Police Chief's Daughter
- Joe RobertsPolice Chief
- Malcolm St. ClairCab Driver (uncredited)
- Edward F. ClineCop by Telephone Pole (uncredited)
- Jean C. HavezDetective (uncredited)
- Joe KeatonMinor Role (uncredited)
- Louise KeatonMinor Role (uncredited)
- Myra KeatonMinor Role (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 15 May 1921
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Buster Keaton, Malcolm St. Clair
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The Goat: quick answers
Is The Goat worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 186 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Goat?
The Goat runs 23 minutes (0h 23m).
Does The Goat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Goat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Goat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Goat yet.
Which OTT platform is The Goat on?
The Goat is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Goat?
If you liked The Goat, try My Wife's Relations, The Electric House, The Scarecrow.
Who directed The Goat?
The Goat (1921) was directed by Malcolm St. Clair and Buster Keaton and stars Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe Roberts.