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Poster for Explorers (1985)

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Explorers (1985)

The adventure begins in your own back yard.

  • Jul 12, 1985
  • 1h 49m
  • PG

6.3/10

TMDB user score
538 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Explorers is a 1985 science fiction and adventure film directed by Joe Dante. Its leading cast includes Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix and Jason Presson. It runs for 1 hour 49 minutes.

Synopsis

Middle schooler Ben spends his free time watching sci-fi films, playing video games and reading comic books. Surprisingly, his affinity for all things fantastical yields a real result – when he has a vivid dream about technology, his prodigy best friend Wolfgang manages to create a working spacecraft. Joined by their buddy Darren, the boys take off into outer space and encounter some very odd extraterrestrial life.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 49 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.3/10 from 538 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

4K UHD & Blu-ray Promo Trailer · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch Explorers

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Cast

  • Ethan Hawke Ben Crandall
  • River Phoenix Wolfgang Müller
  • Jason Presson Darren Woods
  • Amanda Peterson Lori Swenson
  • Bobby Fite Steve Jackson
  • Dana Ivey Mrs. Müller
  • James Cromwell Mr. Müller
  • Dick Miller Charlie Drake
  • Bradley Gregg Steve Jackson's Gang
  • Georg Olden Steve Jackson's Gang
  • Chance Schwass Steve Jackson's Gang
  • Meshach Taylor Gordon Miller
  • Danny Nucci Nasty Kid at School
  • Taliesin Jaffe Ludwig Müller
  • Brooke Bundy Science Teacher
  • Tricia Bartholome Girl in Classroom
  • Eric Luke Darren's Teacher
  • Robert Picardo Starkiller / Wak / Wak and Neek's Father

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