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Explorers (1985)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Joe Dante
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    Ben Crandall Ethan Hawke
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    Wolfgang Müller River Phoenix
  • Profile picture of Jason Presson
    Darren Woods Jason Presson
  • Profile picture of Amanda Peterson
    Lori Swenson Amanda Peterson
  • Profile picture of Bobby Fite
    Steve Jackson Bobby Fite
  • Profile picture of Dana Ivey
    Mrs. Müller Dana Ivey
  • Profile picture of Bradley Gregg
    Steve Jackson's Gang Bradley Gregg
  • Profile picture of Danny Nucci
    Nasty Kid at School Danny Nucci

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