Jun. 07, 1985|United States|114 Min.|PG
Genre: Adventure;Comedy;Family
Description: The Goonies is a 1985 adventure film that follows a group of kids as they embark on an exciting treasure hunt. Set in the Goon Docks area of Astoria, Oregon, the story begins when the children, known as “the Goonies,” learn their neighborhood is facing foreclosure due to an expanding country club. Determined to save their homes, they unite for one last weekend together. The group includes Mikey Walsh, his older brother Brandon, the inventive Data, the talkative Mouth, and the clumsy Chunk.
While exploring the Walshes’ attic, the kids discover an old treasure map and a doubloon from 1632, which supposedly leads to the treasure of the infamous pirate “One-Eyed Willy.” Believing Willy to be the original Goonie, Mikey convinces the group to follow the map. Their journey takes them to an abandoned restaurant on the coast, which aligns with the map’s clues. Soon, they are joined by Andy, a cheerleader with a crush on Brandon, and her friend Stef.
Unbeknownst to them, the restaurant serves as a hideout for the Fratelli crime family—Francis, Jake, and their mother. The Goonies stumble upon a hidden tunnel in the basement and begin their descent into the unknown. Meanwhile, Chunk, who stays behind, is captured by the Fratellis and imprisoned with their deformed younger brother, Sloth. Despite initial fear, Chunk forms a bond with Sloth, who later helps him escape.
As the Goonies navigate the treacherous tunnels, they encounter deadly traps while evading the pursuing Fratellis. Eventually, they reach a hidden grotto where they discover Willy’s pirate ship, the Inferno, filled with treasure. While the kids eagerly collect the loot, Mikey reminds them to leave a tribute out of respect for Willy. Just as they prepare to leave, the Fratellis catch up, confiscate the treasure, and attempt to stop the Goonies. The film combines humor, adventure, and camaraderie, making it a beloved classic.
Cast director: Steven Spielberg
Cast actor: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, Jonathan Ke Quan, John Matuszak, Robert Davi, Joe Pantoliano
Original name: The Goonies