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Explorers

Name: Explorers
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Family
Released: 1985-07-12
Duration: 1 h 49 min
Cast: Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson, Amanda Peterson, Bobby Fite

1985Directed by Joe Dante

Science Fiction · Adventure · Family1h 49m

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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.

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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 GGeorg OldenSteve Jackson's Gang CChance SchwassSteve Jackson's Gang

Meshach TaylorGordon Miller

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About Explorers

How long is Explorers?: Explorers runs 1 hour and 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Who directed Explorers?: Explorers was directed by Joe Dante.
Who is in the cast of Explorers?: Explorers stars Ethan Hawke as Ben Crandall, River Phoenix as Wolfgang Müller and Jason Presson as Darren Woods.
What language is Explorers in?: Explorers is in English, with some German.
Is Explorers family friendly?: Mostly. It is rated PG, so some material may not suit young children.
Where can I watch Explorers?: In the United States, Explorers is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was Explorers released?: Explorers was released on July 12, 1985.