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Explorers (1985)

PG · 1985-07-12 · 1h 49m · EN
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The adventure begins in your own back yard.

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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Joe DanteDirector
Budget
$25M
Box office
$9.9M

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Ethan HawkeEthan HawkeBen CrandallRiver PhoenixRiver PhoenixWolfgang MüllerJason PressonJason PressonDarren WoodsAmanda PetersonAmanda PetersonLori SwensonBobby FiteBobby FiteSteve JacksonDana IveyDana IveyMrs. MüllerBradley GreggBradley GreggSteve Jackson's GangGeorg OldenGeorg OldenSteve Jackson's GangChance SchwassChance SchwassSteve Jackson's GangDanny NucciDanny NucciNasty Kid at SchoolTaliesin JaffeTaliesin JaffeLudwig MüllerJames CromwellJames CromwellMr. Müller

Keywords

DreamAlienSpacecraftSpace travelWashington d.c.Best friendBullyingYoung loveMiddle schoolExtraterrestrial life formCircuit boardWashington dc, usa

Movie DNA

Genre affinityFantasy · Family · Science FictionTheme affinityDream · Alien · SpacecraftVisual styleSpacecraft · Space TravelEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference101217Actor preference35197 · 5193 · 96314

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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 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.

How long is Explorers?

Explorers has a runtime of 109 minutes.

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