Explorers

Explorers

Science Fiction • PG • 1985 • 1 hr 49 min

6.6

6.4

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.

Starring

Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson, Amanda Peterson, Bobby Fite

Directed By

Written By

Attributes

Simple Light Watch With Family

Genre

Science Fiction Adventure Family Fantasy

Release Date

July 12, 1985

User Reviews

First half is 80s movie magic. A pure joy to watch. Second half is terrible. Turn it off at the right moment (you'll know when) & it's great

Little boys use alien technology to build a spaceship. Fun and nostalgic.

Great 80s sci-fi fun with a bunch of child adventurers

I remember loving this movie as a kid... It does not hold up.

Jordan Anderson

Highly underrated 80s movie with great stars when they were young: Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix.

This movie is Everything 80s. It's a good time, especially for kids.

Rick Anthony McArthur

Laugh a minute sci-fi aimed at the entire family! Man, I recall going to the cinema, paying a decent price 4 a ticket at the weekend, happy!

It took right back to my childhood. I loved it then and I love it now!

Joe Dante is an unsung hero and this is one of his best works. Great movie 👍👍

Imbalanced at times, but overall a great 80's YA sci-fi w/an early-Spielberg vibe. 1st hour in particular is solid. Good acting, fun effects

Stats

Ratings

6.6 – Based on 274 ratings

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Trailer

4K UHD & Blu-ray Promo Trailer

Clip

Ethan Hawke & River Phoenix Discover a Space Alien Bubble!

Trailer

Explorers original theatrical trailer (1985) [FTD-0145]

Trailer

Explorers (1985) - HD Trailer