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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Richard Donner
Writers:
Steven Spielberg (story)
Chris Columbus (screenplay)
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Release Date:
7 June 1985 (USA) more
Tagline:
They call themselves "The Goonies." The secret caves. The old lighthouse. The lost map. The treacherous traps. The hidden treasure. And Sloth... Join the adventure. more
Plot:
A group of kids embark on a wild adventure after finding a pirate treasure map. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(74 articles)
Feldman 'Squeamish' Despite Horror Acting
 (From WENN. 1 November 2009, 5:46 PM, PST)

Exclusive Video: Corey Feldman and Roger Corman Talk Splatter
 (From MovieWeb. 30 October 2009, 12:39 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
Steven Spielberg exercises the farthest reached of his imagination in this unforgettable tale of childhood adventures. more (340 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Runtime:
114 min
Country:
USA
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)
Certification:
Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | South Korea:All | Canada:G (Quebec) | Taiwan:GP | Hong Kong:II | USA:TV-14 (TV rating) | France:U | Iceland:10 | Netherlands:MG6 | Ireland:12 (DVD rating) | Ireland:PG (Video rating) | Brazil:Livre | Norway:12 (original rating) | Norway:15 (DVD rating) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Canada:PG | Chile:TE | Finland:K-12 | Iceland:LH (video rating) | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/6 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:11 | UK:12 (video re-rating) (2004) (uncut) | UK:PG (original rating) (cut) | UK:PG (video rating) (1986) | USA:PG (certificate #27802) | West Germany:12 | Netherlands:AL
Filming Locations:
Astoria, Oregon, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In his first appearance, Corey Feldman is watching the first scene of Some Like It Hot (1959) while another car chase is going on in his backyard. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: Since the pirate ship is completely walled-in underground, where is the light coming from? more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Prison Guard: Lunchtime! The longer you animals bark, the colder your lunch gets. Come on, move it out. You too, down there! Hey, turkey!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Gilmore Girls: The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton (#1.2)" (2000) more
Soundtrack:
Eight Arms to Hold You more

FAQ

Is there a bonus disk available with deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, etc.?
Chapter Headings, one of many possible unofficial versions:
Why did Sean Astin disappear halfway through the DVD commentary recording?
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48 out of 60 people found the following comment useful.
Steven Spielberg exercises the farthest reached of his imagination in this unforgettable tale of childhood adventures., 3 September 2000
10/10
Author: Michael DeZubiria (miked32@hotmail.com) from Luoyang, China

Every kid has imagined what it would be like to go on great and glorious adventures. Pirate ships, police chases, treasure chests full of gold and surrounded by human skeletons with patches over the eyes, the inherent excitement in the possibility of a cavernous wonder world beneath the very streets where they live. The Goonies is about a group of kids who have grown up together and are about to be torn apart because their parents are being forced to sell their homes. In the attic of one of their houses (Mikey, played by Sean Astin), they find an endless supply of fascinating things - treasure maps, paintings, cryptic writings in strange languages. They find a map that sounds promising, and decide to see if it has any value, hoping to be able to find enough treasure to prevent their parents from losing their homes.

Not only was The Goonies a brilliantly written, directed, and acted movie, but it was also so much FUN! The adventures of these kids through the underground world, while being chased by the despicable villains known as the Fratellis, are fascinating to watch. The Goonies is a great cinematic experience. It has everything that anyone who was ever a kid could ever want. Even the elaborate sets are very convincing.

The sense of adventure and hope that are presented in The Goonies is very uplifting and inspiring. The lovable characters are perfectly developed and endlessly entertaining. Many of them, particularly Sean Astin and Corey Feldman, delivered the best performances of their future careers right here in this early adventure film. This movie can be enjoyed by virtually anyone, which is one of its best values. It is truly timeless, and it should not be missed.

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