The Goonies

PGUnited States rating19851h 54mAdventure, Comedy, Family
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A group of friends finds an old treasure map and decides to go on an adventure to find a pirate's hidden gold. They hope the treasure will help save their neighborhood from being closed down. Along the way, they have to outsmart some sneaky criminals who are also looking for the loot.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a traditional adventure structure with long scenes of exploration and dialogue balanced by bursts of action. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryThe kids navigate through underground tunnels filled with dangerous booby traps.
  • Approx.ScaryThe kids are confronted by a family of criminals in a hideout.
  • Approx.ScaryThe kids are forced to walk the plank over water while being chased.
  • Approx.ScaryA final explosion and cave-in occurs in the treasure grotto.

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  1. 1What did you think of the way the friends worked together to solve problems?
  2. 2How did the characters show bravery when they were facing something scary?
  3. 3Why do you think it was important for the friends to stay together during their adventure?

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