Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: The adventure begins in your own back yard.
- Genres: Family, Science Fiction, Fantasy
- Release Date: 1985-07-12
- Runtime: 109.0 min
- Budget: $25.0 million
- Revenue: $9.9 million
- Production Companies: Paramount
Cast & Crew
Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson, Amanda Peterson, Bobby Fite, Dana Ivey, Bradley Gregg, Georg Olden, Chance Schwass, Danny Nucci, Taliesin Jaffe, James Cromwell, Brooke Bundy, Tricia Bartholome, Eric Luke, Robert Picardo, Karen Mayo, Chandler, Robert F. Boyle, John P. Navin Jr.-Mary Hillstead, Simone Blue, Meshach Taylor, Dick Miller, Leslie Rickert, Mary Kay Place
Synopsis – What to Expect from “Explorers”
Explorers is a 1985 American science fiction adventure comedy film directed by Joe Dante and written by Eric Luke. It stars Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, and Jason Presson as a trio of teenagers who build a spaceship out of a backyard shed and travel to outer space.
The movie follows three teenage boys, Ben (Ethan Hawke), Wolfgang (River Phoenix), and Darren (Jason Presson), who are all fascinated by science fiction. Ben is the leader of the group, and is the one who comes up with the idea of building a spaceship out of a backyard shed. With the help of a mysterious alien being, they are able to construct the ship and take off on an incredible journey through the stars.
The trio soon find themselves in a strange and dangerous place, filled with alien creatures and otherworldly phenomena. They must use their wits and courage to survive the many perils they encounter, and find a way back to Earth. Along the way, they learn the importance of friendship and teamwork, as well as the power of imagination.
Explorers is a classic coming-of-age story, filled with adventure, humor, and heart. It is a timeless tale of friendship and exploration that will entertain viewers of all ages.
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