The Goonies

    The Goonies

    Ages 8-161985
    PG

    A group of kids from the 'Goon Docks' neighborhood embark on a treasure hunt to save their homes from foreclosure, following a pirate map that leads them through dangerous caves and booby traps. The adventure story celebrates friendship, loyalty, and working-class family values as the diverse group of friends faces both external threats from criminals and internal challenges that test their bonds. The film features characters from different cultural backgrounds working together, with themes of economic inequality and the importance of community solidarity running throughout the story.

    1985Released
    Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Family

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Minimal
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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