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Overview

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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:
Fun fun fun, but first you have to do the truffle shuffle! 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

Why did Sean Astin disappear halfway through the DVD commentary recording?
Are there deleted scenes on the DVD?
Chapter Headings, one of many possible unofficial versions:
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57 out of 69 people found the following comment useful.
Fun fun fun, but first you have to do the truffle shuffle!, 19 May 2003
10/10
Author: ivony from United States

Treasure hunts. Who doesn't remember digging under the porch, in creekbeds, hollowed out logs, etc to find the buried treasure you just KNOW is hidden there somewhere? The Goonies is a fun-filled ride right back into our youth where treasure hunts are no longer a thing of the past.

I absolutely loved this movie. It was just so much fun to watch when I was a kid and just as much fun when I watched it again as an adult with my own kids. Of course the movie has moments of predictability, and no, the villains aren't all that intimidating...they're actually quite moronic. But that only adds to the charm of this movie as well as its comedic value. Although there are lessons peppered in (don't judge by appearances, right vs. wrong, etc), overall, The Goonies is a wonderful exploration of childhood friendships and imaginations...from Data and his many scientific creations to One Eyed Willy and his pirate ship.

There isn't a character in this movie I didn't fully enjoy watching...you have the dim-witted, evil Fratelli's, heavy-set, melodramatic Chunk, Data with his "booty traps...that's what I said, booby traps" galore, the odd-looking but loveable Sloth, and Mouth with his, well, Mouth. Those are only a few...there are many more. A lot of great lines come from this movie along with memorable moments (the Truffle Shuffle). I've seen The Goonies about a hundred times and I STILL enjoy watching it over and over again.

This is absolutely a pure, fun-filled movie to enjoy with your kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, or simply by yourself. Hang on and enjoy the ride! The Goonies earns a solid 5 out of 5 stars!

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