Explorers(1985)
“The adventure begins in your own back yard.”
Overview
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.
Director
Joe Dante
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$10M
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
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
German
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Explorers?▼
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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.
Who directed Explorers?▼
Explorers was directed by Joe Dante and released in 1985. It is a science fiction, adventure, family film.
How long is Explorers?▼
Explorers has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Explorers?▼
The cast of Explorers includes 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 and more.
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