The Goonies (1985)

Kernel Score: 84% · 6,131 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Family

Released: 1985-06-07

Runtime: 114 minutes

Is The Goonies worth watching?

Worth watching. A group of kids go hunting for pirate treasure to save their neighbourhood. It's noisy, funny and full of adventure, and it holds up as a childhood favourite, though it's a little rough around the edges.

Watch it if you

  • love 1980s kids' adventures
  • want a fun family treasure hunt
  • feel nostalgic for the era

Skip it if you

  • dislike loud, chaotic kids' comedy
  • want polished modern storytelling

Best for: Family movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch The Goonies

  • Free with ads: Tubi
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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. However, on their quest to find the treasure, they run into a family of recently escaped criminals, determined to capture the kids and reach the treasure first.

The Goonies parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that The Goonies is a classic kid-friendly treasure-hunt adventure with some peril from cartoonish criminals.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Booby traps, a gunfight, and chases with criminal henchmen are played for adventure, not realism.
  • Language: A little — Some mild language typical of a PG family adventure film.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like The Goonies

If you liked The Goonies, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • The Princess Bride (1987) — 85%: Funny, lively adventure for the whole family
  • Treasure Planet (2002) — 84%: Pirate adventure with a young hero
  • Peter Pan (2003) — 82%: Classic childhood adventure with pirates and magic
  • Paddington 2 (2017) — 82%: Warm, funny family adventure
  • Moana (2016) — 85%: Lively, heartfelt adventure on the high seas
  • Paddington (2014) — 79%: Warm, funny family adventure with a lovable lead

Director

Richard Donner

Cast

The Goonies FAQ

Is The Goonies worth watching?

Worth watching. A group of kids go hunting for pirate treasure to save their neighbourhood. It's noisy, funny and full of adventure, and it holds up as a childhood favourite, though it's a little rough around the edges.

Where can I watch The Goonies?

In the US you can watch it free with ads on Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is The Goonies OK for kids?

The Goonies is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Goonies is a classic kid-friendly treasure-hunt adventure with some peril from cartoonish criminals.

What movies are like The Goonies?

If you liked The Goonies, try The Princess Bride, Treasure Planet, Peter Pan and Paddington 2.