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Explorers (1985)
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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.
Cast
Ethan Hawkeas Ben Crandall
River Phoenixas Wolfgang Müller
Jason Pressonas Darren Woods
Amanda Petersonas Lori Swenson
Bobby Fiteas Steve Jackson
Dana Iveyas Mrs. Müller
Bradley Greggas Steve Jackson's Gang
Georg Oldenas Steve Jackson's Gang
Chance Schwassas Steve Jackson's Gang
Danny Nuccias Nasty Kid at School
Taliesin Jaffeas Ludwig Müller
James Cromwellas Mr. Müller
Brooke Bundyas Science Teacher
Tricia Bartholomeas Girl in Classroom
Facts
| Release date | July 12, 1985 |
| Runtime | 109 min (1h 49m) — about the same as the 1985 average of 104 min |
| Genres | Fantasy, Adventure, Science-fiction, Family |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $25,000,000 |
| Box office | $9,900,000 (0.4× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0089114 |
More from Joe Dante
Gremlins1984 · ★ 7.1 · 1h 46m
Innerspace1987 · ★ 6.8 · 2h 0m
The 'Burbs1989 · ★ 6.8 · 1h 42m
Small Soldiers1998 · ★ 6.6 · 1h 50m
The Howling1981 · ★ 6.6 · 1h 31m
Twilight Zone: The Movie1983 · ★ 6.5 · 1h 41m
Gremlins 2: The New Batch1990 · ★ 6.5 · 1h 46m
Looney Tunes: Back in Action2003 · ★ 6.4 · 1h 32m
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The Secret of NIMH1982 · ★ 7.4 · 1h 23m
Time Bandits1981 · ★ 6.6 · 1h 56m
Masters of the Universe1987 · ★ 5.9 · 1h 46m
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III1993 · ★ 5.5 · 1h 35m
The Star Wars Holiday Special1978 · ★ 3.4 · 1h 37m
Castle in the Sky1986 · ★ 8.0 · 2h 5m
Porco Rosso1992 · ★ 7.8 · 1h 33m
Questions
How long is Explorers?
Explorers runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is Explorers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 528 votes, which places it #51 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 25%) and #765 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Explorers?
Explorers was directed by Joe Dante. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gremlins (1984), Innerspace (1987), The 'Burbs (1989).
Who stars in Explorers?
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.
What is Explorers rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Explorers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/52545.