Explorers(1985)
The adventure begins in your own back yard.
Explorers 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 spacecraft. Joined by their buddy Darren, the boys take off into outer space and encounter some very odd extraterrestrial life.
Explorers (1985) is a science fiction, adventure and family film directed by Joe Dante, released on July 12, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson and Amanda Peterson. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 523 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe Dante
- Writers:
- Eric Luke
- Producers:
- David Bombyk, Edward S. Feldman
- Cinematographer:
- John Hora
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $9,900,000
- Status:
- Released
Explorers (1985) Trailer
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Explorers Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Explorers.
4K UHD & Blu-ray Promo Trailer
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Explorers original theatrical trailer (1985) [FTD-0145]
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Explorers (1985) - HD Trailer
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Ethan Hawke & River Phoenix Discover a Space Alien Bubble!
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Explorers Cast & Crew
Main 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
Georg Olden
as Steve Jackson's Gang
- Chance Schwass
Chance Schwass
as Steve Jackson's Gang
Meshach Taylor
as Gordon Miller
Key crew
Directed by Joe Dante, written by Eric Luke, produced by David Bombyk and Edward S. Feldman.
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Explorers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 523 ratings.
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Explorers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Explorers online?
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Explorers (1985) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Explorers?
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The main cast of Explorers (1985) includes Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson, Amanda Peterson and Bobby Fite. The film was directed by Joe Dante. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Explorers released?
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Explorers was released on July 12, 1985 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Explorers worth watching?
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Explorers (1985) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 523 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Explorers?
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Yes. The official Explorers trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.