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1985 · 114 min · PG

The Goonies

Directed by Richard Donner · Adventure, Comedy, Family

The Goonies (1985) is a Adventure film, directed by Richard Donner set in Astoria during the 1980s. It runs 114 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of friendship and coming of age run throughout.

Composer
Dave Grusin
Cinematography
Nick McLean
Cast
Sean AstinJosh BrolinJeff CohenCorey FeldmanKerri GreenMartha PlimptonKe Huy QuanJohn Matuszak

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Astoria
Setting
Coastal SeaUndergroundSuburban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
FriendshipComing Of Age
Tone
ComedicWhimsical

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleChild Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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