2024 was a great year forMichael Keaton, starting with his return as Betelgeuse in Tim Burton’sBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, but his other comedy released months later is also worth checking out. Michael Keaton’s acting career began in 1976 when he played Lannie Wolf in the sitcomAll’s Fairbefore his big screen debut in the comedyRabbit Test. Keaton’s big break was in the 1979 sitcomWorking Stiffs, alongside Jim Belushi, followed by a supporting role in the comedyNight Shift.
Keaton continued appearing in different comedy movies, and in 1988, he starred in Tim Burton’sBeetlejuiceas the title bio-exorcist.Beetlejuicemarked the beginning of a series of collaborations with Burton, including Keaton’s time as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Keaton has also shown his acting skills in other genres, especially drama, most notably inBirdman. Keaton hasn’t slowed down in his career, but he had a successful 2024, starting withBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, but his other project from last year shouldn’t be ignored:Goodrich.
Michael Keaton’s Goodrich Is Now Streaming On Max - What The Movie Is About
Goodrich Was Released On Aug 18, 2025
Goodrichis a comedy-drama written and directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer.Goodrichfollows Andy Goodrich (Keaton), a 60-year-old art dealer in Los Angeles. When his younger wife, Naomi (Laura Benanti) enters a 90-day rehab program, Andy is left by himself with his nine-year-old twins Billie and Mose. It quickly becomes clear to Andy that he doesn’t know how to handle being a single father to his kids, andhe asks his estranged 36-year-old daughter Grace (Mila Kunis) for help.
Grace has a tense relationship with Andy as he was also working when she was a kid, so she was mostly raised by her mother, Ann (Andie MacDowell).Grace agrees to help Andy, despite still having a lot of resentment towards him, and they begin to talk more and connect as they had never before.Goodrichwas well-received by critics and grossed $1.9 million at the box office, though its budget is unknown.Goodrichcan now be streamed on Max, as well asBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, making the perfect Michael Keaton double-feature.
Both Tim BurtonBatmanmovies starring Michael Keaton are also streaming on Max.
Goodrich Is Michael Keaton’s Best-Rated Movie On Rotten Tomatoes Since 2020
Goodrich Is One Of Keaton’s Biggest Successes
Like any other actor, Michael Keaton has had ups and downs in his career, and many times the movies that are a hit with the audience aren’t so with critics. At the time of writing,Goodrichhas an 81% critics score onRotten Tomatoeswith an 85% audience score, making it his best-rated movie since 2020. Five years ago, Keaton appeared inThe Trial of the Chicago 7andWorth, with an 89% and 81% critics score onRotten Tomatoes, respectively.
The lowest-rated movies in Keaton’s career since 2020 areMorbiuswith 15% andThe Flashwith 63%.
However,The Trial of the Chicago 7was better received by general audiences with a 90% score, whileWorthhas a 76% audience score. The lowest-rated movies in Keaton’s career since 2020 areMorbiuswith 15% andThe Flashwith 63%, andBeetlejuice Beetlejuicecurrently has a 75% critics score.Goodrichmight be an unexpected hit, but it’s as worth checking out asBeetlejuice Beetlejuice.
