Salty language and sexual content surround the film, but it is always going to be on of my favorites!
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The Goonies
(1985, Rated PG, Action/adventure, Starring Sean Astin)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
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Common Sense says
A classic '80s action-fantasy -- tweens will love!
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Goonies
Parents need to know this film is a rambunctious, noisy, pirate-themed treasure-hunt action-fantasy -- all the ingredients kids will love. Kids are in peril, they find a dead body, are being hunted by thieves who are after their treasure map, and fall into all kinds of trouble. If you can overlook the produced-by-Steven-Spielberg level of special effects, cavernous (literally) sets, stunts, hideous skeletons and outsized props, there's an equally second-hand message about being yourself and bonding with your friends and sibling -- even if they're outcast Goonies. Some vulgar humor and swearing, as well as in-your-face product placements. The movie may be too scary for some kids, so know your kid before you watch.
Read our full review by Charles Cassady Jr.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the excitement within the movie. What kind of bond do these friends have? Are the characters relatable? What about the film inspires adventure in your kid?
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Lives in VirginiaI rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
An absloute classic!
- Lives in OhioI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Kids were glued to the TV
Was a great movie for my eight year olds. Loved it as a kid and now as an adult.
- Lives in MichiganI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Good old fashion movie but it is a little lame
They use the word "Hell" in this movie alot. as in, "what the hell?" or as in, "lets get the hell outa here!" And it makes it even worse when the kids in the movie say it and they don't get punished for it. It would make little kids think it is okay to say them words except if they had a strict talk with their parents about that. And there is alittle bit of kissing. There is also bad behavior in this movie. Such as kids making a mess and a fat kid taking off his shirt and "wiggling" his belly. I would only let kids AT LEAST 10 years old watch this movie. and after the movie is over you may want to talk to your kids about a couple of things
- Lives in MichiganI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Only an O.K movie....
I saw this because my dad made me, I was not very entertained by it, 1.ther is a weidr part where the kids try to put the " weak point" back on a broken naked statue of a boy. 2. not alot of violenc, some slapstic falling, guns are pointed at kids, and lots of grusom skelots along the way. 3. the big isuie is the language, s--t,p--s,d--n and more are used by kids! well this movie isn't the bes but if you like movies with creepy caves,and lame humor you might think it's good....kind of.
- Lives in GeorgiaI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
good but, not good at the same time
what all the adults say about the s-word is true. In a PG-13 or R movie I would of expected it and not mineded it as much, but it's kind of disturbing on a PG. A pretty lot of sex to. it is hularious tho. on for 13+ otherwise make em' wait.(it shoud of been PG-13. you've also got to realize that there was a time in the 80's were the s-word was ok in kids movies.)
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