The American adventure comedy movie Goonies was filmed in Oregon and California.
The Goonies, a cult classic directed by Steven Spielberg in 1985, with its fast-paced "Indiana Jones" style adventure for a group of kids, "The Goonies" offers something genuinely nostalgic. Fortunately for us, the movie manages to live up to Mikey's words and endures throughout the generations as a favorite from childhood.
This is especially true in the present, when the 1980s are very much alive and well, thanks to movies and series like "It," "Stranger Things," and "Ghostbusters." After all, when the future seems hopeless, nostalgia can be incredibly reassuring. The movie "The Goonies" succeeds in reminding us of life's simple pleasures.
The film follows a group of young people as they try to save their homes and come across a treasure map. They soon come into conflict with the Fratellis, a criminal family that is also looking for the lost treasure.
The Goonies embark on a wild adventure to an uncharted underground world as part of the quest. Sites in the movie, from the Goon Docks to the underground caves, are important to the plot. For the sake of maintaining authenticity, The Goonies was actually filmed on location rather than on sets.
Oregon
Astoria (Goon Docks)
The majority of "The Goonies" was shot on location, despite the fact that Goon Docks is undoubtedly a myth. In Astoria, Oregon, the town where the neighborhood is actually set, several scenes were filmed. Of course, it is possible to take a "Goonies" road trip and visit the town where some of the movie's most recognizable scenes were filmed.
Oregon Film Museum (County Jail)
The Clatsop County Jail is the structure from which Jake Fratelli escapes with the aid of his family. That is, at least, how it used to be. It has since changed into the Oregon Film Museum, which is devoted to films shot in Oregon, including "The Goonies," "Free Willy," and "Twilight," among many others.
The former jail's interior and exterior appeared in the movie. It's interesting to note that there is a vehicle parked right outside the museum for fans of "The Goonies" that resembles the SUV with bullet holes used by the Fratellis in the movie.
Captain George Flavel House Museum (Mikey’s home)
The Captain George Flavel House Museum, located at 441 8th Street and home to Mikey's father, is another museum that is highlighted in the movie. George Flavel, a maritime pilot and one of the region's first millionaires, constructed the historical landmark in 1885.
Astoria 368, 38th Street (The Walsh Family Residence)
The Goonies house, also known as the Walsh family residence, is arguably the movie's most recognisable setting. Visitors are not permitted to trespass on the property or take pictures of it because it is a private residence. It can be found in Astoria at 368 38th Street.
On 344 38th Street, Data's home is nearby, but again, it is not a visitor-friendly place.
Other Astoria-based locations featured in the film include Astoria Coffee Co., which is briefly seen in the opening scene, and Lower Columbia Bowl, which is located at 826 Marine Drive and where Chuck witnesses the car chase.
Other Oregon Locations
In addition to Astoria, several other locations, particularly those near the coast, were used to film "The Goonies" in Oregon.
The Goonies ride their bicycles to Ecola State Park, 26 miles south of Astoria, to look for the beginning of the treasure hunt. The Lighthouse Lounge (Fratelli's hideout), which is also located in Ecola, is indicated on the map. The Lighthouse lounge was a component of a comprehensive set built especially for "The Goonies."
Beautiful Haystack Rock on Cannon Beach, where the Fratelli car chase scene ultimately ends, is another significant location used in the movie.
California
The Warner Bros. Studio
The Goonies was filmed both in the studios and along the coast, in addition to Oregon. The cave scenes and other underground scenes were shot at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. This location served as the backdrop for the scene where the Goonies discover One-Eyed Willie's ship, Inferno. On Stage 16, one of the biggest sound stages in America, the ship was constructed as a complex set.
Other California Locations
Bodega Bay, California, served as the backdrop for the iconic kiss between Andy and Brand in the movie. Goat Rock State Beach in Sonoma County served as the location for the movie's climactic scene.
FAQs
Q. When was The Goonies released?
A. On June 7, 1985, Warner Bros. in the United States released the movie in theaters. It was produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment.
Q. How much did The Goonies gross?
A. On a $19 million budget, the movie made $125 million worldwide and has since gained cult status.
Q. What is the plot of The Goonies?
A. Kids in Oregon discover an old treasure map that takes them on an adventure to unearth the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy, a 17th-century pirate. During the adventure, they are chased by a family of criminals who want the treasure for themselves.
Q. Where was The Goonies filmed?
A. The Goonies was primarily shot in various Oregon locations, with some scenes also being captured at the Warner Bros. Studio in California.
