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Explorers at a glance
Explorers is a 1985 science fiction and adventure film, running 1h 49m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.
Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1985-07-12
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Adventure, Family
- Director
- Joe Dante
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 · 541 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmMiddle 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
14 names
Ethan HawkeBen Crandall
River PhoenixWolfgang Müller
Jason PressonDarren Woods
Amanda PetersonLori Swenson
Bobby FiteSteve Jackson
Dana IveyMrs. Müller
James CromwellMr. Müller
Dick MillerCharlie Drake
Bradley GreggSteve Jackson's GangGeorg OldenSteve Jackson's Gang
Chance SchwassSteve Jackson's Gang
Meshach TaylorGordon Miller
Danny NucciNasty Kid at School
Taliesin JaffeLudwig MüllerQuestions about Explorers
Quick answersWhere can I watch Explorers in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Explorers is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Explorers suitable for children?
Explorers is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Explorers on PelisPlus UK?
Explorers has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
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…
How long is Explorers?
Explorers runs for 1h 49m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Explorers trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play 4K UHD & Blu-ray Promo Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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