Explorers (1985)
Explorers is a 1985 science fiction movie directed by Joe Dante, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix and Jason Presson.
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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What is Explorers about?
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.
When was Explorers released?
Explorers was released on 12 July 1985.
How long is Explorers?
Explorers runs 1h 49m.
Who made Explorers?
Explorers was directed by Joe Dante.
Where can I watch Explorers?
Explorers is available on Hoopla, Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Explorers
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Ethan Hawke as Ben Crandall
- River Phoenix as Wolfgang Müller
- Jason Presson as Darren Woods
- Amanda Peterson as Lori Swenson
- Bobby Fite as Steve Jackson
- Dana Ivey as Mrs. Müller
- James Cromwell as Mr. Müller
- Dick Miller as Charlie Drake
- Bradley Gregg as Steve Jackson's Gang
- Georg Olden as Steve Jackson's Gang
- Chance Schwass as Steve Jackson's Gang
- Meshach Taylor as Gordon Miller