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Explorers

“The adventure begins in your own back yard.”

★ 6.3 / 10 (538 votes)July 12, 1985109 minEN
Science FictionAdventureFamily

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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Movie facts

Release dateJuly 12, 1985
StatusReleased
Runtime109 min
Rating★ 6.3 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageGerman, English
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$25,000,000
Revenue$9,900,000
ProductionParamount Pictures
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Crew

Director

Joe Dante

Writers

Eric Luke

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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
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Georg OldenSteve Jackson's Gang
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Chance SchwassSteve Jackson's Gang
Meshach TaylorMeshach TaylorGordon Miller
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