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Explorers

1985-07-12 · 109 min · ★ 6.3

Science Fiction · Adventure · Family

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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Directors
Joe Dante
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 9,900,000

Top Cast

Ethan HawkeEthan HawkeBen Crandall
River PhoenixRiver PhoenixWolfgang Müller
Jason PressonJason PressonDarren Woods
Amanda PetersonAmanda PetersonLori Swenson
Bobby FiteBobby FiteSteve Jackson
Dana IveyDana IveyMrs. Müller
James CromwellJames CromwellMr. Müller
Dick MillerDick MillerCharlie Drake
Bradley GreggBradley GreggSteve Jackson's Gang
Georg OldenSteve Jackson's Gang
Chance SchwassSteve Jackson's Gang
Meshach TaylorMeshach TaylorGordon Miller
Danny NucciDanny NucciNasty Kid at School
Taliesin JaffeTaliesin JaffeLudwig Müller
Brooke BundyBrooke BundyScience Teacher
Tricia BartholomeGirl in Classroom
Eric LukeEric LukeDarren's Teacher
Robert PicardoRobert PicardoStarkiller / Wak / Wak and Neek's Father
Karen Mayo-ChandlerKaren Mayo-ChandlerStarkiller's Girlfriend
Robert F. BoyleStarkiller's Girlfriend's Father

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