Explorers (1985)

Movie"The adventure begins in your own back yard."
Audience Score
62
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PG 1 hr 49 minJul 12th, 1985Science Fiction, Family, Adventure
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.
StarringEthan HawkeRiver PhoenixJason Presson
DirectorJoe Dante

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 12th, 1985
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 19th, 2004 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$25,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$9,900,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Michael Finnell
Production Companies:Paramount Pictures
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