Explorers

Explorers

The adventure begins in your own back yard.

6.3 /10 488 votes
July 12, 1985 1h 49m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Joe Dante
Writers Eric Luke
Studio Paramount Pictures
Rating 6.3/10
Language EN
Budget $25,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

Ben Crandall

River Phoenix

River Phoenix

Wolfgang Müller

Jason Presson

Jason Presson

Darren Woods

Amanda Peterson

Amanda Peterson

Lori Swenson

Bobby Fite

Bobby Fite

Steve Jackson

Dana Ivey

Dana Ivey

Mrs. Müller

James Cromwell

James Cromwell

Mr. Müller

Dick Miller

Dick Miller

Charlie Drake

Bradley Gregg

Bradley Gregg

Steve Jackson's Gang

Georg Olden

Steve Jackson's Gang

Chance Schwass

Steve Jackson's Gang

Meshach Taylor

Meshach Taylor

Gordon Miller

Frequently Asked Questions

Explorers was released on July 12, 1985.

The runtime of Explorers is 1h 49m.

Explorers is a Science Fiction, Adventure, Family movie.

Explorers has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

Explorers is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Explorers was directed by Joe Dante.

The main cast of Explorers includes Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson.

Explorers is originally in English.