Synopsis
A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure.
Scores
Overall Score
93.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
97.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
94.6%
Review Aggregate
81.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 81% of 52 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, coming of age, funny. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
family-friendlycoming of agefunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Astin | 1985 | $1,143,000 | $3,333,000 | (est) |
| Josh Brolin | 1985 | $704,000 | $2,052,000 | (est) |
| Jeff Cohen | 1985 | $530,000 | $1,545,000 | (est) |
| Corey Feldman | 1985 | $75,000 source | $218,657 | reported |
| Kerri Green | 1985 | $371,000 | $1,080,000 | (est) |
| Martha Plimpton | 1985 | $326,000 | $951,000 | (est) |
| Ke Huy Quan | 1985 | $293,000 | $854,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score77.0
RT critic review count65
Rotten Tomatoes audience score91.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes317,527
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1985 | $61,389,680 | $178,977,168 |
| International | 1985 | $2,770 | $8,076 |
| Worldwide | 1985 | $61,425,408 | $179,081,330 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1985 | $30,695,948 | $89,491,814 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1985 | $28,026,000 | $81,707,774 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1985 | $12,327,000 | $35,938,476 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1985 | $17,189,110 | $50,113,607 |
| Total Revenues | 1985 | $88,238,058 | $257,251,671 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1985 | $19,000,000 | $55,393,124 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1985 | $15,871,000 (est) | $46,270,751 (est) |
| Participations | 1985 | $7,059,000 | $20,580,003 |
| Residuals ? | 1985 | $3,802,000 | $11,084,456 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1985 | $3,800,000 | $11,078,625 |
| Total Expenses | 1985 | $49,532,000 | $144,406,960 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1985 | $38,706,058 | $112,844,711 |
Similar Movies
| Poster | Movie | Year | Match | Overall | Est. Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Muppet Treasure Island | 1996 | Shared genres: 9 | 76.6 | $42,016,034 |
![]() | Treasure Planet | 2002 | Shared genres: 8 | 83.5 | $-87,844,880 |
![]() | Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl | 2003 | Shared genres: 7 | 95.9 | $163,996,872 |
![]() | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | 2006 | Shared genres: 7 | 92.7 | $216,338,006 |
![]() | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | 2011 | Shared genres: 7 | 88.7 | $50,688,812 |




