When The Goonies hit theaters in 1985, it became an instant cult favorite. The Spielberg-produced adventure about kids hunting treasure still shines 40 years later — and its cast has taken wildly different paths.
Josh Brolin (Brand) went from teen star to Hollywood powerhouse, earning acclaim in No Country for Old Men, Avengers: Endgame, and more.
Martha Plimpton (Stef) became a celebrated stage actress and activist, co-founding A Is For and serving on Planned Parenthood’s board.

Joe Pantoliano (Francis Fratelli) turned villainy into gold, later winning an Emmy for The Sopranos and starring in The Matrix and Bad Boys.
Robert Davi (Jake Fratelli) reinvented himself as a jazz singer—his Sinatra tribute album hit Billboard’s Jazz Top 10.
Kerri Green (Andy) left Hollywood to study at Vassar, later directing Bellyfruit before retiring from acting.

Sean Astin (Mikey) stayed a fan favorite with Rudy and The Lord of the Rings, while championing family and social causes.
Ke Huy Quan (Data) made a historic comeback, winning an Oscar for Everything Everywhere All at Once after decades behind the camera.
Corey Feldman (Mouth) battled fame and trauma, now using his platform to advocate for abuse survivors.....