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About the Film

Year

1985

Rating

PG

Genre

Action / Adventure / Science Fiction

Running Time

109 MIN

Synopsis

The visionary dreams of three curious and adventuresome young boys become an exciting reality in Explorers, the action-fantasy from acclaimed director Joe Dante (Gremlins), who combines keen humor, warmth and fantasy with unexpected twists. In their makeshift laboratory, the boys use an amazing discovery and their ingenuity to build their own spaceship and launch themselves on a fantastic interplanetary journey. A galaxy of adventure for the whole family, starring young River Phoenix (Stand By Me) and Ethan Hawke (Gattaca).

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Where to Watch

Digital

About the Cast

Ethan Hawke

Ben Crandall

River Phoenix

Wolfgang Muller

Jason Presson

Darren Woods

Amanda Peterson

Lori Swenson

Dick Miller

Charles Drake

Robert Picardo

Starkiller/Wak/Wak and Neek's Father

Leslie Rickert

Neek

James Cromwell

Mr. Muller

Dana Ivey

Mrs. Muller/Freda Muller

Bobby Fite

Steve Jackson

About the Crew

Director

Joe Dante

Producer

Ed Feldman

Producer

David Bombyk

Producer

Edward S. Feldman

Writer

Eric Luke

Music Scoring

Jerry Goldsmith