Explorers

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.

Tagline

“The adventure begins in your own back yard.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Science Fiction, Adventure, Family

Director

Joe Dante

Original Language

EN

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 buddy Darren, the boys take off into outer space and encounter some very odd extraterrestrial life.

Who directed Explorers?

Explorers was directed by Joe Dante.

When was Explorers released?

Explorers was released on July 12, 1985.

How long is Explorers?

Explorers has a runtime of 1h 49m.

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