Because nothing says “I trust you” better than throwing a Baby Ruth to a stranger with questionable hygiene and a heart of gold. That’s the kind of logic The Goonies runs on—and somehow, it works. This scene between Sloth and Chunk is ridiculous, sincere, and completely unfiltered—just like growing up in the '80s. It’s about finding connection in chaos, and realizing that friendship doesn’t need polish—it just needs snacks and sincerity. Sloth and Chunk are the strange, beautiful duo we didn’t know we needed, and their bond is the emotional anchor of the film.

If you were a kid coming through the '80s (which you were, admit it), and had a BMX bike, a Walkman, and a dream of escaping suburbia, then The Goonies was your cinematic soulmate. Directed by Richard Donner and produced by Steven Spielberg, this cult classic is a free-for-all of childhood wonder and chaotic energy. There are booby traps, mobsters, and enough shouting to make your parents question their investment in Dolby Surround Sound. It feels less like a screenplay and more like the fever dream of a 12-year-old hopped up on Pixy Stix—and that’s exactly why it works.

The cast is a who's-who of future Gen X icons. Sean Astin plays Mikey, the asthmatic optimist with a heart of gold. Josh Brolin broods as Brand, the older brother who somehow makes sweatbands look cool. Corey Feldman’s Mouth is the sarcastic translator every Gen X kid aspired to be, while Ke Huy Quan’s Data is the gadget-obsessed hero who made utility belts cool long before Batman rebooted. And then there’s Jeff Cohen as Chunk, whose Truffle Shuffle became both a rite of passage and a cautionary tale about snack-based peer pressure.

The plot? A mismatched crew of kids discovers a treasure map in Mikey’s attic and sets off to find the lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy, hoping to save their homes from being bulldozed by evil developers. Along the way, they dodge the Fratelli crime family, survive elaborate booby traps, and forge bonds that only kids facing certain doom can understand. It’s part Indiana Jones, part Scooby-Doo, and all Gen X madness. The pacing is frenetic, the logic is questionable, and the emotional beats hit harder than expected—especially when Sloth and Chunk steal the show with their unlikely, unforgettable friendship.

What makes The Goonies endure isn’t just the adventure—it’s the raw, unfiltered humanity. These kids aren’t polished Disney Channel types; they’re messy, loud, imperfect, and deeply relatable. They argue, cry, stumble, and scream their way through danger, but they never stop believing in each other. It’s a film that understands the magic of being young and feeling like the world is against you—but also knowing your friends have your back, even if you’re dangling from a pipe above a pit of spikes.

Gen X humor is baked into every frame. From Mouth’s mistranslated Spanish to Data’s “slick shoes” and Chunk’s confessional monologue about fake puke and movie theater chaos, the film is a masterclass in juvenile absurdity. It’s the kind of humor that’s equal parts cringe and charm, shaping a generation that learned to laugh through catastrophe and turn awkwardness into gold. The Goonies isn’t just a movie—it’s a memory, a mantra, and a messy, glorious reminder that buried treasure is real if you believe in your friends and shout “HEY YOU GUYS!” loud enough.

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Edition

Home Video Distributor: DeltaMac Co. Limited
Available on Blu-ray - August 22, 2025
Screen Formats: 2.39:1
Subtitles: Mandarin (Traditional); English SDH; French; Italian SDH; Spanish; Czech; Dutch; Korean; Romanian; Thai
Video: HDR10
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1; French: Dolby Digital 2.0; Italian: Dolby Digital 2.0; Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0; Dutch: Dolby Digital 2.0; Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0; Czech: Dolby Digital 2.0
Discs: 4K Ultra HD; Blu-ray Disc; Two-disc set
Region Encoding: 4K region-free; blu-ray locked to Region A

The Goonies Limited Edition SteelBook includes a 4K Ultra HD disc, Blu-ray, and digital copy, with HDR10 video and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. It features collectible packaging and bonus content like deleted scenes and commentary.

VIDEO

The Goonies 4K Ultra HD release feels like someone lovingly dusted off your childhood, gave it a deep-tissue cinematic massage, and handed it back with sharper edges and way more yelling. It’s the kind of upgrade that makes you realize just how fuzzy that old Blockbuster rental really was—like trading in your static-filled tube TV for a treasure map drawn in laser ink.

The HDR10 doesn’t go full neon; it’s subtle, letting the pirate gold shimmer just right and the Oregon mist roll in like it’s trying to reclaim your living room. And the detail? Let’s just say you’ll see every bead of sweat on Chunk’s face during the Truffle Shuffle, which is equal parts impressive and a little too intimate. It’s nostalgia with a magnifying glass—and somehow, it still feels like home.

AUDIO

Let’s get one thing straight: The Goonies isn’t a quiet film. It’s a glorious, chaotic symphony of yelling, crashing, and Cyndi Lauper. And in its 4K Ultra HD release, the DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix doesn’t just preserve that—it weaponizes it. Every scream, every booby trap, every utterance from these kids is delivered with the kind of clarity that makes you wonder how your parents survived the original theatrical run without noise-canceling headphones.

Supplements:

Commentary:

• Richard Donner and select cast members deliver a lively commentary track that’s part memory lane, part chaos control. Expect anecdotes, interruptions, and the kind of energy only a group of grown-up Goonies could bring.

Special Features:

The Goonies 4K Ultra HD release includes a nostalgic set of special features carried over from previous editions, offering behind-the-scenes fun, cast commentary, and vintage music video chaos.

• Director & Cast Commentary: Includes hidden video treasures
• “Making of The Goonies” Featurette
• Cyndi Lauper’s “The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough” Music Video
• Deleted Scenes
• Theatrical Trailer

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Composite Blu-ray Grade

MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 114 mins
Director: Richard Donner
Writer: Chris Columbus; Steven Spielberg
Cast: Sean Astin; Josh Brolin; Jeff Cohen
Genre: Adventure | Comedy
Tagline: Take the Oath. Join the Adventure.
Memorable Movie Quote: "Goonies Never Say Die"
Theatrical Distributor: Warner Bros.
Official Site:
Release Date: June 7, 1985
DVD/Blu-ray Release Date: August 22, 1985.
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.