Is The Goonies scary?

Only a little. The Goonies has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is The Goonies?

No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.

What is The Goonies rated, and is it OK for kids?

Yes. It is rated PG, and nothing we tagged runs past mild.

The Goonies (1985)

Film · 1h 54m · Rated PG

Adventure, Comedy, Family

A band of kids races against criminals and time to find pirate treasure and save their homes.

Feel-good and pulpy, with big broad humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Tubi (free).

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The Goonies parents guide

It stays inside its PG, with mild language and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: No gore
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is The Goonies scary?: Only a little. The Goonies has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The Goonies?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is The Goonies rated, and is it OK for kids?: Yes. It is rated PG, and nothing we tagged runs past mild.

What is The Goonies about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.