Explorers
"The adventure begins in your own back yard."
Originally released in 1985. Explorers is a science fiction/adventure film. directed by Joe Dante.
Starring Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, and Jason Presson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 12, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (487 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.9M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,900,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explorers about?
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 h...
Who directed Explorers?
Explorers was directed by Joe Dante.
How long is Explorers?
Explorers has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Explorers released?
Explorers was released on July 12, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Explorers?
The main cast of Explorers includes Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson, Amanda Peterson, Bobby Fite.
Is Explorers worth watching?
Explorers has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 487 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.