The Goonies Documentary - Making of a Cult Classic 2010

Grab an inside look at the making of the cult classic movie, The Goonies. It features exclusive interviews with Richard Donner, Corey Feldman, Sean Astin, Jeff Cohen, Joe Pantoliano, and more!
Director: Ron Fugelseth
See Ron's latest work at: ronisneat.com/
4.5 Star Rating on Amazon (160 reviews)
IMDb 7.3
25min
2010

[@marcusfridh8489]

One of the movies that defined being an 1980's kid, and as being an 80's kid i can proudly say that we are and will allways be a goonie, the last free generation

[@rogermoreno1152]

Old millennial here (age 40), I also had a free childhood and experienced most of what younger Gen X’ers did as well so your assessment isn’t completely accurate lol

[@igorrodrigues7382]

I'm a 90s kid and I also can't agree.

[@AndSaveAsManyAsYouCan]

Stand by me was also a good one.

[@SAMOANSTRY]

It’s our time OUR TIME down here

[@fuzzypanda1684]

Nah, I'm also an 80's kid, but 90's kids were free too. Even up through the mid 2000's things were pretty good. Things didn't really start going south until the woke takeover that started in the early-mid 2010's.

[@byronicman]

I was 9 years old when the Goonies hit theaters and it's still one of my most cherished memories: My mother took me and my cousins to the movies and afterwards we went to Pizza Hut for a sitdown dinner... Such a great day.

[@chriszeien9112]

Nothing better than Pizza Hut in the 80’s, and they always had PAC Man as well. Ahhhhhh, good times.

[@alanssnack1192]

imagine if you got some pussy after the pizza

[@TheHorrorExperiment]

I don't want a sequel, and I sure as hell don't want a remake.

[@unnamedchannel1237]

Could you imagine a remake today ? Just wouldn’t work. Would have the same feel .

[@TheRealKingS197]

I definitely agree with not a remake for sure,but a sequel would kind of be interesting as long as they can stick to the script and come up with something similar rather than inserting the bullshit and ruining it like they love to do..Like I said it would be nice I think but I'd definitely be worried if it was made at this point in time...maybe when we get rid of all the woke shit🤣🤣🤣

[@davidetienne9404]

They could call it, "Woke Goonies", or "Goonies in Clown World". Yeah, no thanks.

[@nickguidry2213]

After seeing this as a kid in the theaters I was digging holes all through my yard looking for buried treasure, my dad was not happy. Still to this day if its on TV i watch.

[@alltimeklazzikz]

the 80s & 90s Nostalgia is unbeaten, the Atmosphere & everything is simply Awesome. The Goonies, The Explorers, Stand by Me, Home ALone, Back 2 The Future, MY Girl, Dennis...and many more.... these are the Milestones we grew up with, these Movies are Uplifting & makes us Happy. Also because i guess our Memories are attached to these Decades, our Families & Friends, our Journey & the Movies makes these Moments Reappear ✨

[@bathy85]

WELL SAID

[@lovineveryminuetofit1314]

Lol the 90s ok

[@pearljam619]

Love The Explorers.

[@alltimeklazzikz]

@@pearljam619 yes, one of my Fav. Movies.

[@jcat3409]

Goonies still holds up in 2023!

[@terrycraig6386]

Um, No it doesn't. That's your opinion ,Dude.😊

[@Mulletforhire]

One of my all time favorite movies, shaped my childhood and created many adventures for my me and my friends. Watching it now actually saddens me a bit bc I remember my BFF that is no longer with us, it also brings me joy that he and I had such amazing memories together. R.I.P Patrick Hodge

[@voodooo69]

Yes the same for me. My best friend through my child hood and teens passed away this year. movies like Predator, terminator 2 , Robocop also hold strong memories of my youth with him. R.I.P Jake Daniels.

[@Mulletforhire]

@@voodooo69 sorry for your loss, glad you have some good memories to cherish ❤️

[@thehenhouse8211]

This movie is my favorite movie and I loved to find another one and get this information about it together because my kids loved it too. Thanks guys for sharing this. Great Artist and this is a classic video.

[@thehenhouse8211]

I'm a Mom that will always Goonies. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Hateweek1984]

Greatest MOVIE EVER!! Thank you so much for making our childhood awesome!

[@goolly1]

One of my favorite movies of all time. Thank you for posting this Gem. "Goonies never say die"!!!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@edh_alters7116]

My favorite line of the movie: "Remember when we were gonna get your teeth fixed? But instead we spent the money on Francis's Toupee!" Then the comeback of: "I DON'T WEAR A HAIRPIECE!!!"

[@nickcastrellon909]

I happily quote Mama Frittelli by saying: "This is a real treat." I never knew this exisited. Seeing the Sloth makeup process was so cool. Now, what really struck me as new was hearing the late, great, Lupe Ontivoros speaking WITHOUT her accent. I never knew that about her. My god. She had me convinced my entire laugh that her accent was real. Bravo señora. Richard Donner and quite a bunch of the supporting cast have passed on since this doc was made. I say there should never be a sequel and for damn sure, NO REMAKE / RE-IMAGINING. Leave Goonies alone and respect the legacy that Donner and company left for us.

[@SaroShow]

it's not "frittelli" but "Fratelli" that means Brothers in italian: "Gang of brothers" in italian: "Banda Fratelli" :D

[@jayson6014]

I went to Astoria once, and I can say it really is amazing....and time does feels like it stands still there.

[@pommiebears]

I’m a Goonie! Is one of my favourites, along with The Lost Boys.

[@RonFugelseth]

Me too! The Lost Boys was filmed in my home town! I think of it every time we go to the boardwalk :)

[@silversoozookee2839]

Being born and raised in Oregon, & Watching the Goonies when it came out (& almost once a year since 😁) That movie definitely embodied the grey rainy youth of everyone I knew, Imaginations sharp and active, full of wild fanciful daydreaming. The characters of Goonies and the storyline was so precisely accurate to the adventure of the woods, the coast, the ramshackle buildings throughout Oregon - kids everywhere could immediately connect with and identify the same type of experience, In enjoying the wild nomadic fantasy on the screen. Even to this day I live as a "Goonie" Climbing trees when nobody is watching, so I can see if a pirate ship is on the horizon, Caves in eastern Oregon and hiking trails in silver falls, Running the Hobbit trails on the coast, Swimming at millpond or slipping down the rock slides, All perfect time warps back to my childhood - Goonies never say die 😊

[@joetamm]

I knew this movie would be a classic when I first watched it with my kids, now I watch it with my grandkids pretty often, they like to shout “hey you guys……….”

[@cbcdesign001]

My Nephew when he was a small boy was shocked when he saw Sloth. He was open mouthed with a look of pure horror on his face but he could not take his eyes off the screen. We adults were creased up with laughter watching him watching The Goonies.

[@1979augistine]

I thank Richard Donner this movie this is my greatest memory i have as a kid , huge thank-you

[@dont-panic-its-organic]

The Goonies was made with love. That's why it will always be in our hearts.. our beautiful memories of our childhood.. this film is my childhood.. I love it dearly.. Bring back the love Hollywood ❤

[@lazorisbriggs3468]

That’s true…you could tell

[@mannysr67]

This is one of the movies we watched over and over as kids and never got tired of. The Princess Bride of course is the my all time favorite, but Goonies is really something special too.

[@mandilynn47]

To blathe!!! Love it. I 💯% agree!!!!!

[@TheWolverine1973]

This movie is what I remember being kid was all about....Being an adult now all I can say is...Goonies don't die...I'm gonna be a Goonie for life!

[@interghost]

As much as I'd love a Goonies 2... I'm sure it would turn out terrible, so no, please leave this one alone!

[@noneofurbusiness5223]

Amen

[@theadventuresofsaltyjrover]

This movie changed my life as a child I was 8 it was my first movie I watched in a theater it was out for the first day , we were the poor kids and we begged the day care lady to take us ( I was a little bastard) I told her my best friend and I would be good for the rest of my time coming there if we could see Goonies she agreed and we behaved It’s now my daughter and I favorite movie ( always been Moe ) I love the pirates of the Caribbean ride ( I pretend I’m a Goonie and I’m on a wild adventure, but I’m 46 now ) I miss the 80’s

[@uncletacosupreme7023]

One of my favorite lines is when Robert Davi says, "come on lets kill each other over the pepperoni!" 😂😂 its crazy to see their real relationship.

[@1RicoStunna]

My favorite movie of all time. This was my childhood....and now my kids are enjoying it. Great documentary and sneak peek behind the scenes.

[@lovineveryminuetofit1314]

We say that about every great movie we see. Don't act like you don't lol

[@FullFrontalExposure]

“GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE!” -Goonie till I die

[@michaelharrington75]

How can you say "Goonies never say die", and "Goonie til I die" in the same sentence if Goonies never say die?

[@FullFrontalExposure]

@@michaelharrington75 exactly! Like Chuck Norris bro!

[@alebrijeco]

ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF MY CHILDHOOD !!!

[@thomaspaschen701]

Been in astoria for a week this summer🥰🥰🥰 dreamlike… goonies in the air, everywhere… and went to haystack rock as well… just beautiful

[@MP72792]

My dad took me to see this opening day and we pretty much had the whole theater to ourselves. It was awesome!!!

[@bufordteejustice1119]

Corey sounds normal here. He is obsessed with Michael and still acts like him. The Comeback King.

[@nowirehangers2815]

When was this made? Because he looks so different

[@nothingtoseehear5012]

Almost every character in the Goonies is iconic in some way, but Sloth might be one of the most iconic movie characters in any movie.

[@1334ryan]

i was an 80s kid , this is one of my favorite movies , still watch it often , actually watching it right now 🖤🖤

[@nicoibzschalin-hr4bj]

Goonies and Ladyhawk are my favorite adventure movies from that era.

[@anakelly76512]

I remember my cousin and I going to the movies and watching "Goonies" on the big screen. I still watch it from time to time. Sean Astin is a favorite. Loved him in "Lord of the Rings" also.

[@Mgray187]

What a treat this was. Thanks for sharing!

[@Esotericgemini]

I'm 43 and my wife Is 41. We have 5 children and none of them or my wife has seen the Goonies. I am ashamed that I haven't sat them down and forced them to see it yet. I played the gremlins for my kids this past Christmas season and they made it through the first 15 min before jumping on tablets. It's a shame that they don't have the luxury of an attention span due to short swipe tiktok style videos. I am going to ebay to buy a DVD right now of the Goonies so that my wife can at least experience it. Thanks for this Gem of a documentary I feel like I found lost pirates treasure

[@TwistedSecrets777]

RIP David Matuszak who died of a accidental overdose that dude was funny and awesome

[@michaelluby3297]

Wow!!! What a pleasant surprise to discover this!! I shared with my bro and sis before I got through five minutes...

[@thepunisher839]

Poor slough, hearing he was a sweet guy makes it all the better! Amazing Doc Thanks

[@Salacious-Crumb]

Even in England you ask anyone who grew up in the 80s what's your fave film 99 percent will say the goonies

[@velosiped135]

Proud 80's kid and Goonie for life.

[@paulsmith-ll9vg]

if i was to pick at least one film from my childhood, that i absolutely loved watching in the cinema, and that i still hold fond memories of it in my heart, it would be 100% the goonies, and i don`t know what it was about growing up during the 80`s, but by god we had some brilliant films to watch: the goonies, back to the future, weird science, risky business, ferris buellers day off, pretty in pink, some kind of wonderful, the empire strikes back, and return of the jedi, ghostbusters, raiders of the lost ark, and the temple of doom, et, harry and the hendersons, short circuit, space camp, the last star fighter, transformers the movie, girls just want to have fun, fame, wargames, the breakfast club, the lost boys, gremlins, annie, popeye, flash gordon, labyrinth, young sherlock holmes, return to oz, the karate kid, my god even now we have some very special films to look back upon, and while i`m sure that growing up as a kid may have been great growing up during the 50`s, or the 60`s, but then these were not my decades, and as i was born during the 70`s, and i grew up during the 80s, the 80`s at least for me being a kid was at least fun sometimes, and you could have grown up in a worse decade than that, the 80`s where everyone was obsessed with computers, and video games, and going to the arcade, and no doubt the likes of pacman took our pocket money, we was all trying to complete our sticker albums, there was goodness how many good films to see at the cinema, we was really treated to some of the best tv ever, and this was especially true if we was watching cartoons, if you was really badly into your toys, as the decade went on lego just kept on getting better, and better, there was plenty of new board games to play, if you liked your figures, then the likes of playing with, star wars, he man, and transformers toys, meant that you was never bored or spoilt for choice when it came to have adventures with them, and if you didn`t have a bmx bike or whatever then you really felt missed out, and by me simply watching this documentary, i can see that the cast had lots of fun making this film, and no doubt that means that they made a film, that is not easily forgotten by us, not of course that we would want it too, and while i may indeed watch the latest shiny, and new film, and think wow about its special effects or whatever, it`s films like the goonies which will always remind me of long ago, and which will always stay in my heart.

[@lsodiumoverdosel]

I would love to see the 7 hr first cut of the movie

[@thomassohayda3375]

I always wondered of the octopus was the same one from the movie "Popeye" with Robin Williams. Love the goonies, favorite movie of all time. I'm 46 but everything I watch it takes me back to my days as a kid. Just a perfect cast, script, directors, filming locations. A great movie.

[@creativeguy1138]

SWEET!! Good to see a new upload Ron! Love your stuff!!

[@RonFugelseth]

Thanks, buddy! I'm so busy putting my creativity into work, plus having teenagers, that I don't have as much time to put into personal projects. I appreciate you watching!

[@Kris-ec6nx]

Thanks for making such a masterpiece

[@toocamcivic]

This and red dawn were my rainy day staples!

[@miked5834]

Such a wholesome era in time.

[@Motleymick]

"Follow those size 5's!!" I still love that movie.

[@rach5516]

Loved Goonies, I was the same age as the kids in it at the time. So nostalgic watching it.

[@christopher9196]

Us kids were different back then

[@eklypised]

One of my favorites as a kid and today

[@chrisb616]

Seeing this when i was 9 at the local drive in movie theater was something that ill never forget.

[@nickgodfrey1148]

“It was pissing down with rain…” 😆 I thought only us Brits said that.

[@fuzzypanda1684]

You do, he probably spent time abroad or has British friends. I picked up some British lingo after having a few friends from the other side of the pond. Although I still call it a hood, not a bonnet. Because bonnets are what women from the 1800's wore.

[@nickgodfrey1148]

@@fuzzypanda1684 I’ve never heard anybody say bonnet, I must admit, except in old movies. We usually say hoodies here in the U.K.

[@fuzzypanda1684]

@@nickgodfrey1148 The guys on Top Gear said bonnet all the time! That's where I got all my English lingo lessons before I actually met people from England lol. Although a girl I knew who was from London said it as well.

[@nickgodfrey1148]

@@fuzzypanda1684 the blokes on Top Gear are old, that’s probably why they say bonnets. 😁

[@fuzzypanda1684]

@@nickgodfrey1148 Huh, I see.

[@shaunchapman3438]

I reamber my uncle taking me and my kid brother to see it in Tampa fl. First movie i ever seen, a perfect Gem 💎 ✨️! Ya, I am a Goonies!

[@timlaufenberg8790]

If somebody ever finds those gorilla scenes they can't find it'll be worth millions

[@ictguy455]

Haha I just watched this with my boys 2 nights ago. Classic! 48 years old and still love it

[@Kat-bu3bn]

One of the stations showed the Goonies for 24 hrs just the other day. I had it on all day!! And you bet I introduced my kiddos to this movie. It holds up. Such a good movie!

[@UAPReportingCenter]

Love that they are still so close

[@jacknasty6940]

I watched this in the theaters as an 8 yo Was an awesome experience

[@Bryan-od7nv]

Same. E.T. was my first movie I seen in theaters when I was 5, but I only remember small parts of that experience.

[@danrose3189]

Hey you Guys. Classic. One of the best 80s movies Ever !!!!!!!!!!

[@peterthornton2396]

This was the absolute best film for me and my best friend Dominic for many many years in the 80s 90s

[@GoldenGateNum9]

Such a fcuking classic, we grew up on this ❤️ 😁👍

[@user-mm7xr8if1u]

Thank you for this upload Ron! I was in Astoria for 2 weeks during the making of The Goonies. Reason I was there was at the time, the US Navy had an ammunition offload facility there--bullets, large projectiles, small missiles, etc.. During that 2 weeks of stay, it rained alot--my kind of weather, loved it. I was lucky to witness and watch 2 week's worth of Speilberg shooting the scenes. I loved the movie before it was released! Kinda a funny thing--Speilberg lived in this piece of crap GMC motorhome on site. It can be seen in the movie, camera shot is from upstairs and shooting down to the lot.

[@RonFugelseth]

That's such a great story! Thanks for sharing with me!

[@user-mm7xr8if1u]

You're welcome, Ron! I'm glad you enjoyed @@RonFugelseth

[@mephInc]

Do the truffle shuffle! One of my absolute favorite childhood movies and still is to this day.

[@lovineveryminuetofit1314]

He hated doing that, when they shot the scene it was just him, he wouldn't do it if the other kids were watching, of course you think ita funny, when it's really sad that he was forced to humiliation himself to get laughs.🖕

[@mephInc]

@@lovineveryminuetofit1314 Friends picking on each other is what they do. It's part of the fun of being friends as everyone knows there's no ill will.

[@Zenny916]

1985 was such a great year for movies! I remember seeing BTTF in the theater 6 days before the date on the time circuit panel lol

[@kylearthur]

Being able to live in Astoria area my whole life and watch this as a kid made it pretty special! It’s crazy how many people love this movie! Classic

[@TommieGrabiec]

Had me hooked when I was 12 in 1985 :) xoxoxoxo

[@kiwicanton377]

Goonies never say die

[@ajdesmond9545]

Loved it ,pure love for this movie ❤❤❤❤

[@johnfranz6894]

I remember seeing the movie in a theater, but there was technical issues and only saw half the movie. Seeing the rest on video (a year after probably), what an awesome movie.

[@mrhj626]

when films were great. still watch this every now and then and its still a great film

[@teddrewflack400]

Ahhh , Astoria, home of the goonies and another of my favourites, short circuit!

[@ASortedCollection]

One of my all-time favorite movies. It's still a summer go-to for me at age 45.

[@johnwick5894]

never seen this doc, awesome

[@squarestar326]

30 y later, i still love it, watch it regularly. It s been a long time since i ve seen something as good, the 1rst season of stranger things is the only thing that comes as close nowadays.

[@nightgoblin29]

Amazing!

[@felixlaboy1453]

One of the best movies from the 80s

[@jasonbrown7312]

How fun I bet it was to make this film! Especially when you have two adult men arguing and goofing around all the time like kids themselves 😂❤

[@SkyHiltribe]

They say this movie was made with love, and that's why it's such a classic success...but I think it's beyond that. I think it's right timing in the 80's golden era movie industry as well as pop culture. That's what made movies like "The Goonies" and sit-coms "The Wonder Years" into such an icon. The 80's to early 90's was the nostalgic wonder years for most of us.

[@SuperDcopeland]

One of my favorite movies as a kid

[@addictstatic]

Goonies was the best kids ensemble film

[@Glowbox3D]

Ah man. I miss the 80s.

[@smoothlyrough512]

You don't make a cult classic. It BECOMES a cult classic.

[@Oregoonie]

i grew up in the area this was filmed:)

[@BLUEY-il3dx]

my favourite film of all time

[@TheVeiledCollective]

1985 : Hey You Guyyyys 2023 : Hey You He Him She Her Them

[@bigmikeallbright]

I've seen the footage of the gorillas. I think it was on another KZbin channel or in some documentary. The footage was silent I think. Or a very rough cut

[@jeiger]

My parents took us to see The Goonies when I was 13, and I told my friends how good the movie was. They wanted to see it, so I asked my parents if I could go see it again with my friends. They told me no. I snuck to see it again, and I got in trouble.

[@PeterBollen-dp8wi]

Great movie,collection!!!!!

[@Adoptpets833]

I actually remember John's spread in Playgirl!

[@tugboat2214]

I’m 42 and still watch this movie with my wife and 11year old every time we go camping in the rv. We have matching tshirt 😅

[@DesireeCuevas-gp8sj]

This is my all time favorite movie ❤❤❤

[@manganmegamangan]

one of my all time favorite movies

[@nicklazar6869]

Most normal interview of corey Feldman ive ever seen

[@nowirehangers2815]

Wondering when this was made

[@hensonlaura]

Davi seems to think telling how he annoys & bullies people makes for good antecdotes. Inexplicable.

[@christopher9196]

Yeah he says " it was cute, they would laugh" lol. They probably hated him

[@acflex4]

Loved this film as a child ❤

[@jbrunch8082]

Indisputably the greatest movie ever made.

[@dragonboy265]

Trust me, we all remember you from the legendary thomas fan.

[@thomasackerly5367]

I love this movie.

[@gerondajenkins6947]

Great movie

[@abbysomnia624]

I've always wanted Universal or something to make a Goonies water slide ride like in the movie. You go down the slide and then get to swim up to the boat. I think that would be cool as heck.