Explorers (1985) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
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Explorers (1985) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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 as Steve Jackson's Gang
- Chance Schwass as Steve Jackson's Gang
- Meshach Taylor as Gordon Miller
- Danny Nucci as Nasty Kid at School
- Taliesin Jaffe as Ludwig Müller
- Brooke Bundy as Science Teacher
Why Watch Explorers?
The Vibe: Explorers is a mind-bending and visually spectacular science fiction and adventure and family movie from 1985. Directed by Joe Dante, and starring Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson Middle schooler Ben spends his free time watching sci-fi films, playing video games and reading comic books.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.3/10, Explorers retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for dreamers and fans of speculative futures. If you enjoy movies that blends science fiction with adventure elements, Explorers deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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