Movies like The Goonies

Key Features:: Treasure hunt, Friendship, Coming-of-age, Underdog, Adventure, Group dynamics, Hidden treasure, Nostalgia, Quest, Perseverance, Family, Criminal underworld, Booby traps, Resourcefulness, Humor, Brotherhood, Teamwork, 1980s
Tone:: humorous, whimsical, earnest
Target Audience:: Adventure seekers, Families, Fans of 1980s nostalgia, Those who enjoy ensemble casts
Emotional Arc:: Excitement → Peril → Triumph

The Goonies

1985-06-07

Young teen Mikey Walsh and his friends set off on a quest to find Pirate One-Eyed Willie's treasure in hopes of saving their homes from demolition.

Genres

Adventure, Comedy, Family

Cast

Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, Ke Huy Quan, John Matuszak, Robert Davi, Joe Pantoliano

Crew

Richard Donner, Chris Columbus, Steven Spielberg

Rating

★7.5(5998 votes)