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[dragonzdogma]

Any more movies like the goonies you guys recommend?

As a kid I used to love that movie,
I've always wanted to go on adventures with my friends (and I did)

but I never came across a movie like that again.

Some come close like super 8 or the tv series stranger things on netflix.

So, any other movies like this?

 

[whitemex88]

Super 8
Stand by Me... I guess. Not really a whole lot
You could watch Stranger Things

 

[platakul]

Stand by Me maybe?

 

[Transistor]

Nothing comes close

 

[SillyEskimo]

Monster Squad is Goonie-esque

 

[Adam_Vania]

Monster Squad

 

[Schattenjäger]

Monster Squad ?

 

[Randolph Freelander]

Stand by Me maybe?

Quality.

 

[ch4fx_]

Nothing comes close

.

 

[Earthbound64]

It's not a movie, but you could try The Goonies II for NES.

 

[Herr Schwarz]

The Burbs

 

[foxdvd]

There are many great movies that are better than the Goonies that came out in the 80's. E.T.....Star Wars...ect...but NO movie captures the 80's for me like The Goonies. It is the first movie I took a date to...and every time I watch it it makes me feel good inside...

 

[Unit 33]

The Burbs

I get you, similar kind of feel, even if it's not exclusively about kids.

 

[Darth Pinche]

Explorers is kind of similar.

 

[whitemex88]

Nothing really comes close. Especially in the main score for the movie. Really gives you that "Adventure" feel
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JeRz1fEndd0
Just listen to this and try not be pumped

 

[SeanC]

Monster Squad
ET
The Explorers
The Lost Boys
Super 8
Fright Night
The Sandlot
Stand By Me
Honey I Shrunk the Kids
The Wizard

Some are more teens but I get that "Goonie feeling" from these.

 

[gibut]

The Outsiders, they are a bit older but has the same kind of feel to it

 

[BlueTsunami]

Sandlot?

 

[Violence Jack]

E.T.
Maybe Pan or Hook

 

[airjoca]

E.T.
Flight of The Navigator
Honey, I Shrunk The Kids
The Last Starfighter
The NeverEnding Story
Hook

There's nothing quite like The Goonies.

 

[Rookhelm]

Stranger Things for sure (on Netflix)

 

[JCHandsom]

Sandlot?

This. Just switch the genre from action-adventure to sports.

 

[HStallion]

Adventures in Baby Sitting. It even has Thor.

 

[mantidor]

Explorers is kind of similar.

Yes! I came into the thread for this, I loved that movie.

 

[BTails]

I love 80s kids adventure movies. The Gate is a good one, though it starts to delve a bit TOO far into "Horror" category as well.

I thought the animated movie Monster House that came out around 10 years ago was a good return to that style. It's a shame the movie didn't do so well, as it was a decent family flick.

 

[FloatOn]

This. Just switch the genre from action-adventure to sports.

if OP is going to do that they could throw Mighty Ducks in there too.

 

[Violence Jack]

if OP is going to do that they could throw Mighty Ducks in there too.

Little Giants as well

 

[JCHandsom]

if OP is going to do that they could throw Mighty Ducks in there too.

Then you gotta have Heavyweights in there too.

 

[Ziltoidia 9]

Neverending Story!

 

[Krappadizzle]

People under the stairs always gave me the same kind of vibes.

 

[Dahellisdat]

Monster Squad

Wolfman's got nards?

 

[btrboyev]

Monster Squad is Goonie-esque

Except monster squad is a terrible movie.

 

[Elegant Weapon]

Attack the Block

 

[btrboyev]

The Outsiders, they are a bit older but has the same kind of feel to it

How? There isn't one remotely similar thing about them. You are comparing a greaser movie where a gang of dudes fight each other to a movie with a bunch of kids who who go hunt for a treasure being chased by criminals.

 

[old manatee]

More movies like the Goonies:

Mac and Me
Problem Child
Howard the Duck
Look Who's Talking
Garbage Pail Kids

 

[ThatStupidLion]

i would suggest like The Princess Bride or Willow.

sure it's not 80's suburbia, but it sounds like you're looking for adventure. and those are two solid 80's adventure movies

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

The Kings of Summer

 

[commish]

Wolfman's got nards?

Awesome, hahah

 

[midramble]

Stand By Me.

It's one of my favorite movies.

 

[ThatStupidLion]

Also, The Sandlot.

50s-60s Suburbia. group of kids have an "adventure" to get their "treasure" back.

could try Gremlins and Back to the Future too.... but i think those steer a bit too far from what you want specifically...

 

[Poohblaster]

The Shawshank Redemption

 

[p_xavier]

Stranger Things for sure (on Netflix)

Only good answer.

 

[.JayZii]

The Sandlot and... The Lost Boys?

 

[GillianSeed79]

Adventures in Baby Sitting. It even has Thor.

was going to say this

 

[MagnaderAlpha]

Monster Squad
ET
The Explorers
The Lost Boys
Super 8
Fright Night
The Sandlot
Stand By Me
Honey I Shrunk the Kids
The Wizard

Some are more teens but I get that "Goonie feeling" from these.

Considering you listed The Wizard, I'd add Little Monsters to that list!

 

[WoolyNinja]

Explorers is kind of similar.

Monster Squad
ET
The Explorers
The Lost Boys
Super 8
Fright Night
The Sandlot
Stand By Me
Honey I Shrunk the Kids
The Wizard

Some are more teens but I get that "Goonie feeling" from these.

Loved Explorers as a kid, not sure if it would still hold up today though

 

[DontBeThatGuy]

Monster Squad
ET
The Explorers
The Lost Boys
Super 8
Fright Night
The Sandlot
Stand By Me
Honey I Shrunk the Kids
The Wizard

Some are more teens but I get that "Goonie feeling" from these.

Quality list list right here.

 

[SeanC]

Loved Explorers as a kid, not sure if it would still hold up today though

Yeah, it kind of doesn't in the third act. Up until then, though, I still kinda love it.

Not sure if it qualifies because it spends a lot of time with adults too, but "IT" is certainly in the vibe. It doesn't hold up really well, it's made for TV, but it's kind of close.

Edit: Someone mentioned The Last Starfighter, another one I'd include certainly. It doesn't hold up at all but it's incredibly nostalgic and wish-fulfillment for teenage video game dreams. Wargames too.

 

[EulaCapra]

Besides Super 8 and Stranger Things...

Zathura
Gremlins
Earth to Echo maybe?
The Adventures of Tintin (animated adventure)

 

[One Eyed Willy]

Stand by Me
It
Monster Squad
Dreamcatcher
Sandlot
The Explorers
Goosebumps
Hocus Pocus
The Mighty Ducks
The Neverending Story
Red Dawn (original)
Toy Soldiers