Explorers

– The visionary dreams of three curious and adventuresome young boys become an exciting reality in Exp..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 49 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
Explorers (1985)

The visionary dreams of three curious and adventuresome young boys become an exciting reality in Explorers, the action-fantasy from director Joe Dante, who combines keen humor, warmth and fantasy with unexpected twists. In their makeshift laboratory, the boys use an amazing discovery and their ingenuity to build their own spaceship and launch themselves on a fantastic interplanetary journey.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Explorers (1985) - Trailer

Release Date:

12 Jul 1985

Language:

English, German

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Joe Dante

Writer:

Eric Luke

Main Actors:

Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson, Bradley Gregg

Plot:

Ben Crandall, an alien-obsessed kid, dreams one night of a circuit board. Drawing out the circuit, he and his friends Wolfgang and Darren set it up, and discover they have been given the basis for a starship. Setting off in the ThunderRoad, as they name their ship, they find the aliens Ben hopes they would find... but are they what they seem?

Awards:

1 win & 5 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10
Metacritic:
58%