The Goonies

The Goonies is a 1985 American adventure comedy film directed by Richard Donner from a story by Steven Spielberg and a screenplay by Chris Columbus.

The Goonies is a 1985 American adventure comedy film directed by Richard Donner from a story by Steven Spielberg and a screenplay by Chris Columbus. It follows a group of children from Astoria, Oregon, who search for pirate treasure to save their homes from foreclosure. The film has become a cult classic and was added to the U.S. National Film Registry in 2017.

Plot

The film follows a group of children who discover an old treasure map and try to find pirate loot to prevent their neighborhood homes from being foreclosed. Their search leads them through booby traps and conflict with criminals seeking the same treasure.

Production

The movie was based on a story by Steven Spielberg, with Chris Columbus writing the screenplay and Richard Donner directing. It was produced by Amblin Entertainment and released by Warner Bros. The film was shot largely in Oregon, with some scenes filmed on sound stages in California.

Cast and characters

The ensemble cast includes Sean Astin as Mikey, Josh Brolin as Brand, Corey Feldman as Mouth, Jeff Cohen as Chunk, Ke Huy Quan as Data, Kerri Green as Andy, and Martha Plimpton as Stef.

Reception and legacy

Although it had a modest initial box-office performance, the film went on to become a widely recognized cult classic. Its enduring popularity is reflected in its preservation in the National Film Registry, to which it was added in 2017.