1986
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Explorers is a 1985 American science fantasy film written by Eric Luke and directed by Joe Dante. The film stars Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix, both in their film debuts, and Jason Presson as young teenage boys who build a spacecraft to explore outer space.
Jul 12, 1985 · Explorers: Directed by Joe Dante. With Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Bobby Fite, Bradley Gregg. A boy obsessed with '50s sci-fi movies about aliens has a recurring dream about a blueprint of some kind, which he draws for his inventor friend.
Explorers (1985) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The young explorers develop a relationship with their extraterrestrial hosts, but the alien spaceship is intercepted by a larger-still alien vessel. Feigning an attack by space pirates, Wak urges the boys to leave.
72% Tomatometer 29 Reviews. 66% Audience Score 10,000+ Ratings. Young Ben Crandall (Ethan Hawke) spends his free time watching sci-fi films, playing video games and reading comic books.
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- Kids & Family, Sci-Fi, Drama
- PG
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Joined by their buddy Darren, the boys take off into outer space and encounter some very odd extraterrestrial life. Middle schooler Ben spends his free time watching sci-fi films, playing video games and reading comic books.
Kids' sci-fi adventure never fully blasts off. Read Common Sense Media's Explorers review, age rating, and parents guide.
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Ben Crandall (Hawke) is a young visionary who dreams of space travel while watching late-night B monster movies, pouring over comic books, and playing Galaga in the confines of his bedroom.
