Explorers

The adventure begins in your own back yard.

19851h 49m6.3(527 votes)

Science FictionAdventureFamily

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 spacecraf…

Explorers (1985) is a science fiction, adventure, and family film directed by Joe Dante. It stars Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, and Jason Presson. The film runs for 1 hour 49 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 527 votes.

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Director

Joe Dante

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Explorers

Where can I watch Explorers?

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Who stars in Explorers?

Explorers stars Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson, and Amanda Peterson, and was directed by Joe Dante.

How long is Explorers?

Explorers has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes.

When did Explorers come out?

Explorers was released in 1985.

What genre is Explorers?

Explorers is a science fiction, adventure, and family film.

Is Explorers worth watching?

Explorers holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.