Explorers
1985, English. Directed by Joe Dante.
The adventure begins in your own back yard.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 533 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Joe DanteDirector
- Ethan HawkeBen Crandall
- River PhoenixWolfgang Müller
- Jason PressonDarren Woods
- Amanda PetersonLori Swenson
- Bobby FiteSteve Jackson
- Dana IveyMrs. Müller
- James CromwellMr. Müller
- Dick MillerCharlie Drake
- Bradley GreggSteve Jackson's Gang
- Georg OldenSteve Jackson's Gang
- Chance SchwassSteve Jackson's Gang
- Meshach TaylorGordon Miller
Details
- Released
- 12 July 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eric Luke
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $9.9M
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Explorers: quick answers
Is Explorers worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 533 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Explorers?
Explorers runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Explorers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Explorers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Explorers suitable for kids?
Explorers is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Explorers?
If you liked Explorers, try Flight of the Navigator, Zathura: A Space Adventure, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Who directed Explorers?
Explorers (1985) was directed by Joe Dante and stars Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson.