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The Goonies

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When two brothers find out they might lose their house they are desperate to find a way to keep their home. They find a treasure map and bring some friends along to find it. They are all out looking for the "X" and trying to get away from a group of bad guys who also want the treasure.
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Critics Consensus

The Goonies is an energetic, sometimes noisy mix of Spielbergian sentiment and funhouse tricks that will appeal to kids and nostalgic adults alike.

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Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel 04/06/2020
You're reminded of what it was like, as a child, to trust in wishing wells and, without thinking very much about it, switch from walking along to skipping. Go to Full Review
Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune 04/06/2020
3/4
A funny juvenile windup toy about kids in perilous, comic book situations. Go to Full Review
Richard Corliss TIME Magazine 04/06/2020
The Goonies is as hip, sassy and innocent as its seven teenage heroes. Go to Full Review
Justin Brown Medium Popcorn 11/28/2024
5/5
To this day, I still quote this movie. It's hard not to love this movie. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 06/07/2023
3.5/5
This sassy and hyperactive romp can be a bit too loud and boisterous....But it’s hard not to respond to the heartfelt innocence and childlike charms that seep from nearly every pore of this beloved movie. Go to Full Review
Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight 12/25/2022
3/4
“Goonies” is an entertaining film and has a cult following of teens from the ’80s, who remember the film well. Adults will enjoy watching it with their children, since it’s a more subdued family film than what comes out today. Go to Full Review
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Michael A @Tomato547 23h What can I say? I know exactly what to say. The Goonies was a fantastic mid 80's film with tremendous, unforgettable actors and unlimited entertainment. It's absolutely fantastic! See more Charlie @KIDCRITIC Dec 26 Watched The Goonies this year. This movie is a good movie if you are in the mood for an adventure. At its basic premise, a group of kids find a map to find a sacred treasure in their friend's attic while three criminals are trying to not get themselves back in jail. This movie really knew how to tell a story and had great acting. The kid actors were the perfect pick for this movie. It felt like they all knew each other before acting in this movie. Overall I would rate this movie 4.5 stars out of 5 stars. This was truly a classic I will remember. My favorite scene in this adventure classic is when Chunks is confessing everything juicy he can think of to the criminals. I would most certainly recommend this movie. See more Dean S Dec 23 See this as a teenager back in the 80s and although I enjoyed it I never thought it was a classic at the time. The 80s were full of great films and any film at the time would find it hard to make a must see list from that decade! Enjoyable enough but don’t believe the hype! See more Michael G @crunchyfrog Dec 6 I can understand why kids would like it, or adults who saw it as kids feeling nostalgic about it, but it's just a dumb movie, filled with bad acting, bad directing, stupid dialogue, and a ridiculous plot. See more Tyrell P @KING_PALM Dec 5 Though it lacks in some areas, I can’t help but see this movie through my childhood lens. It’s a classic! See more Will G @Kingofthepixies Dec 4 Anyone who watches this and gets it becomes a goonies. I'm a goonie. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis When two brothers find out they might lose their house they are desperate to find a way to keep their home. They find a treasure map and bring some friends along to find it. They are all out looking for the "X" and trying to get away from a group of bad guys who also want the treasure.
Director
Richard Donner
Producer
Richard Donner, Harvey Bernhard
Screenwriter
Chris Columbus
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Brothers, Amblin Entertainment
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 7, 1985, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Jan 19, 2025
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 2, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$935.0K
Runtime
1h 54m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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