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The Goonies sends a group of children through caves, traps, and a treasure hunt while criminals pursue them. Guns and threats to kill make the danger sharper than the comedy suggests. Language includes hell and the s-word, with light kissing and brief talk of nude pictures. We put it at around 10 and up, with a parent nearby for the scarier scenes involving the Fratellis.
Uplifting themes
Friendship, loyalty, and sticking together when homes are at risk give the adventure a warm heart. Oddball kids matter to each other. Courage looks like helping the group, not showing off alone Mikey leads with hope, and the crew backs each other through fear and arguments. They mess up and bicker. Looking out for friends still wins the day Maps, pirate history, and teamwork under pressure give families a light after-film chat. It is fantasy adventure first. Curious kids may want to talk about problem-solving as a group
Story (may spoil tone)
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.
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Violence Escaped criminals wave guns, threaten to kill the kids, and chase them…
Escaped criminals wave guns, threaten to kill the kids, and chase them through traps and explosions. Fistfights and pirate lore about killings add heat. Impact is clear, yet the tone stays adventure-led rather than bloody
Language Kids and crooks drop the s-word, hell, damn, and b-word in surprise and…
Kids and crooks drop the s-word, hell, damn, and b-word in surprise and panic. Stronger f-words are not the texture here. For a family adventure, the swearing is noticeable
Sex / nudity Teen kissing shows up, plus a wet-kiss dare and talk of naked pictures.…
Teen kissing shows up, plus a wet-kiss dare and talk of naked pictures. Nothing turns into a sex scene. It is cheeky 1980s kid humour more than romance heat
Frightening The Fratelli hideout, skeletons, collapsing floors, and near misses wil…
The Fratelli hideout, skeletons, collapsing floors, and near misses will spike fear for younger viewers. Chase set pieces get loud and dark. Adventure wonder shares the screen with real menace
Self-harm / suicide A comic newspaper item jokes about suicide. Nobody attempts self-harm,…
A comic newspaper item jokes about suicide. Nobody attempts self-harm, but the throwaway line may still catch some families off guard
Child peril / abuse Armed criminals hunt, hold, and threaten the children for much of the a…
Armed criminals hunt, hold, and threaten the children for much of the adventure. The danger is sustained rather than a single scare
Bullying / discrimination Friends needle each other with nicknames and tough talk, and Mouth's te…
Friends needle each other with nicknames and tough talk, and Mouth's teasing can sting. Peer pressure inside the group is part of the comedy. It stays kid-level rather than cruel hate
Gore / death / weapons Pirate lore mentions blood and killings, and a skeleton appears on the…
Pirate lore mentions blood and killings, and a skeleton appears on the treasure path. Guns are visible in criminal hands. Injury detail stays light for how loud the chases feel
Dangerous behaviour The children enter abandoned spaces, use homemade gadgets, and ignore a…
The children enter abandoned spaces, use homemade gadgets, and ignore adult warnings. The cave exploration looks exciting but is dangerous to copy
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Mikey pushes the group to keep going. When is bravery different from taking a foolish risk?
- How did your kid feel when the criminals pointed guns at children?
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