I just thought it was a sort of okay run of the mill 80s movie, and it wasn't until much later in life that I realized it was such a nostalgic cultural touchstone for people.

Like, I get the hype for Karate Kid. As soon as the credits started rolling I was up on the coffee table practicing my crane kicks to the soothing sounds of Survivor. It was no surprise to me that 20 years later people were still riding for it.

I don't think Goonies has earned its cult status.