There’s nothing better than spending an entire day on the couch deep diving into a movie series and forgetting that Donald Trump is the president. The rich and detailed world that film franchises are able to build serve as the perfect escape from the horrors of day to day life now. But isn’t it about time you revisited the film franchise that started them all? That’s right, before there were Marvel movies, before there was the world of Harry Potter, there was City Slickers.
But franchise films can get complicated when it comes to chronology. That’s why we have compiled this complete and comprehensive list of which order to watch EVERY City Slickers movie in. Start binging!
1. City Slickers
City Slickers is the first film in the City Slicker series and sets up a lot of what happens in later instalments. We meet Mitch Robbins for the first time, a now all to familiar radio ad salesman going through a midlife crisis. This movie also marks the first (and technically last) appearance of Curly, the rugged cowboy spirit guide and arguably most iconic character from the City Slicker films. Curly is played by screen legend Jack Palance, of Batman fame, who so far remains the only actor to portray the wizened old ranch hand on the big screen.
City Slickers is also a notable entry for introducing us to one of the series most endearing characters, the guy whose played by the dude who was one of the bad guys in Home Alone and Home Alone 2.
2. The Goonies
Ok wow, City Slickers does not hold up. That was a huge chore. I don’t think City Slickers 2 is going to be much better. I think Jack Palance plays Curly’s lost twin brother or something? Plus I’m looking at IMDB and it looks like John Lovitz is in this one, which I have no memory of but yeah, hard pass. Let’s watch Goonies instead.
In terms of a City Slickers film, Goonies is a departure from form. There’s no Mitch, no Curly, and the ranch is nowhere to be seen. Instead we meet The Goonies, a group of young misfits who find a treasure map and set out on an adventure to find the gold. Goonies is like a spiritual sequel to City Slickers, only with a legend of gold of some kind.
3. Go Outside
At this point you’ve been watching bad movies for about four hours and can actually feel your own blood begin to thicken. Go outside and get a little sunshine! Nothing helps trick your brain into thinking there is a reason to live better than a little vitamin D.