The Goonies
Astoria treasure hunters
The Goonies is a 1985 adventure film about a group of kids from Astoria, Oregon, who discover a pirate treasure map and pursue it to save their neighborhood from foreclosure.
The movie became a cult classic, defining 1980s childhood nostalgia.
The term refers to the ragtag group of young protagonists themselves: We felt like the Goonies exploring that abandoned building.
The film's tagline—"Goonies never say die"—persists as an expression of scrappy determination.
- AstoriaPacific Northwest seaport
- MikeyDiminutive of Michael
- DataCollected facts for analysis
- BrandA family name
Andy · Stef · pirates · booby-traps · map · treasure · Inferno · coming-of-age
Traveling through unknown regions
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
- cavernsLarge underground hollows
- tunnelsUnderground hollow pathways
- booby-trapsHidden devices causing harm
escape · peril · discovery · quest · journey · daring · bravery · courage
Analog tape format
- arcadeArched passageway or gaming hall
- BMXOff-road trick cycling
- synthesizerElectronic sound-generating instrument
- MTVYouth-oriented video network
Walkman · neon · cassette · Atari · boombox · coming-of-age · suburban · latchkey
Forming close connections
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- misfitsThose who don't belong
- outcastsRejected, excluded people
underdogs · teamwork · brotherhood · fellowship · trust · unity · companionship · belonging
Life's earliest phase
- memoriesStored past experiences
- retroEvoking recent past
- throwbackReturn to ancestral type
- classicOf lasting excellence
rewatching · quotable · generational · timeless · beloved · iconic · memorabilia · reunion
Spielberg
Brand · Andy · Stef · pirates · booby-traps · map · treasure · Inferno · coming-of-age · Oregon
exploration
Traveling through unknown regions
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
- cavernsLarge underground hollows
- tunnelsUnderground hollow pathways
booby-traps · escape · peril · discovery · quest · journey · daring · bravery · courage · survival
VHS
Analog tape format
- arcadeArched passageway or gaming hall
- BMXOff-road trick cycling
- synthesizerElectronic sound-generating instrument
MTV · Walkman · neon · cassette · Atari · boombox · coming-of-age · suburban · latchkey · breakdancing
bonding
Forming close connections
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- misfitsThose who don't belong
outcasts · underdogs · teamwork · brotherhood · fellowship · trust · unity · companionship · belonging · acceptance
childhood
Life's earliest phase
classic · rewatching · quotable · generational · timeless · beloved · iconic · memorabilia · reunion · anniversary
- 80s Pop CultureBack to the Future, E.T., Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones, The Breakfast Club
- Kid MoviesHome Alone, E.T., Matilda, Annie, Harry Potter
- Warner BrosBugs Bunny, Tweety, Tweety Bird, Sylvester, Porky Pig
- Richard DonnerSuperman, The Omen, Lethal Weapon, Scrooged, Maverick
- Pirate FilmsPirates of the Caribbean, Treasure Island, Blackbeard, The Black Swan, Captain Kidd
- blockbustersAvengers, Harry Potter, Finding Nemo, The Dark Knight, Spider-Man
The GooniesThe Exorcist
Seminal possession horror film
The Omen · Pet Sematary · Friday the 13th · The Shining · Rosemary's Baby
The GooniesRichie Rich
Juvenile cartoon billionaire
Wall Street · Trading Places · Caddyshack · Less Than Zero · The Great Gatsby
The GooniesLord of the Flies
Dystopian island survival allegory
The Road · The Mist · Chinatown · One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest · Leaving Las Vegas