Explorers (1985)

Science Fiction, Adventure, Family • PT1H49M

Explorers

Overview

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.

Director: Joe Dante

Top 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

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