Explorers

1985, Sci-fi/Kids & family, 1h 44m

27 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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With a terrific young cast (including Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix) and some typically energetic work from director Joe Dante, Explorers soars past its '80s kiddie flick competitors with wit, good-looking effects, and tons of charm. Read critic reviews

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Young Ben Crandall (Ethan Hawke) 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 science-loving friend Wolfgang Muller (River Phoenix) manages to create a working spacecraft. Joined by their buddy Darren Woods (Jason Presson), the boys take off into outer space and encounter some very odd extraterrestrial life.

Cast & Crew

Ethan Hawke
Ben Crandall
River Phoenix
Wolfgang Müller
Jason Presson
Darren Woods
Amanda Peterson
Lori Swenson
Dick Miller
Charlie Drake
Robert Picardo
Starkiller , Wak , Wak and Neek's Father
Dana Ivey
Mrs. Müller
Meshach Taylor
Gordon Miller
James Cromwell
Mr. Müller
Mary Kay Place
Mrs. Crandall (uncredited)
Joe Dante
Director
Eric Luke
Screenwriter
Michael Finnell
Executive Producer
Edward S. Feldman
Producer
David Bombyk
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music
John Hora
Cinematographer
Tina Hirsch
Film Editor
Susan Arnold
Casting
Frank Richwood
Art Direction
Pat Kehoe
First Assistant Director
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