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The Adventures of Tintin
Why this pick
Its clue-by-clue treasure hunt, escalating escapes, and buoyant old-fashioned adventure spirit closely echo The Goonies’ delight in a map leading young heroes into danger.
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MOVIE1985 1h 54m USA
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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Holes
Why this pick
A group of misfit boys uncover buried secrets through a funny, suspenseful adventure that shares The Goonies’ camaraderie, youthful resilience, and satisfying treasure-story momentum.
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The Monster Squad
Why this pick
This scrappy kids-versus-monsters quest has the same affectionate oddball-team chemistry, suburban 1980s energy, and sense that childhood friendship can turn danger into adventure.
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Explorers
Why this pick
Three imaginative outsiders turn homemade ingenuity into a wild voyage, matching The Goonies’ warm belief in misfit friendship, kid-led discovery, and exuberant 1980s fantasy.
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The Kid Who Would Be King
Why this pick
A modern school-age ensemble faces a mythic quest with humor and heart, preserving The Goonies’ blend of underground adventure, bickering friendships, and earnest youthful bravery.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Josh Brolin
Brand Walsh
John Matuszak
Sloth
Joe Pantoliano
Francis Fratelli
Anne Ramsey
Mama Fratelli
Lupe Ontiveros
Rosalita
Mary Ellen Trainor
Mrs. Walsh
Curtis Hanson
Mr. Perkins
Paul Tuerpe
Sheriff