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Explorers (1985) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Explorers at a Glance
Explorers is a 1985 science fiction, adventure and family film directed by Joe Dante, featuring Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix and Jason Presson. It is 1 hour 49 minutes long and was released on July 12, 1985. Explorers is rated 6.3/10 by TMDB users across 527 votes and is rated PG in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
Where “Explorers” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Ethan Hawke
Ben Crandall
River Phoenix
Wolfgang Müller
Jason Presson
Darren Woods
Amanda Peterson
Lori Swenson
Bobby Fite
Steve Jackson
Dana Ivey
Mrs. Müller
James Cromwell
Mr. Müller
Dick Miller
Charlie Drake
Bradley Gregg
Steve Jackson's Gang
Georg Olden
Steve Jackson's Gang
Chance Schwass
Steve Jackson's Gang
Meshach Taylor
Gordon Miller
Frequently Asked Questions About Explorers
When was Explorers released?
Explorers was released on July 12, 1985.
What is the runtime of Explorers?
Explorers has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Who stars in Explorers?
Explorers stars Ethan Hawke as Ben Crandall, River Phoenix as Wolfgang Müller, Jason Presson as Darren Woods and Amanda Peterson as Lori Swenson. The cast also includes Bobby Fite, Dana Ivey, James Cromwell and Dick Miller.
Who directed Explorers?
Explorers was directed by Joe Dante. The screenplay is credited to Eric Luke.
What genre is Explorers?
Explorers is listed on TMDB as a mix of science fiction, adventure and family.
What is Explorers rated?
Explorers is rated PG in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.3/10 from 527 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Explorers for free?
You can watch the official trailer for Explorers, "4K UHD & Blu-ray Promo Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Explorers?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Explorers include Crater (2023), Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999), The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984), Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) and Star Trek (2009).
Can I stream the full movie of Explorers on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.
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