
Explorers
Explorers
Release: 1985-07-12·Runtime: 109m·★ 6.3
Science FictionAdventureFamily
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Ethan Hawkeas Ben Crandall
Jason Pressonas Darren Woods
Dick Milleras Charlie Drake
Mary Kay Placeas Mrs. Crandall (uncredited)
River Phoenixas Wolfgang Müller
Amanda Petersonas Lori Swenson
James Cromwellas Mr. Müller
Bradley Greggas Steve Jackson's Gang
Meshach Tayloras Gordon Miller
Taliesin Jaffeas Ludwig Müller
Bobby Fiteas Steve Jackson
Dana Iveyas Mrs. Müller
Brooke Bundyas Science Teacher
Eric Lukeas Darren's Teacher
Robert Picardoas Starkiller / Wak / Wak and Neek's Father
Karen Mayo-Chandleras Starkiller's Girlfriend
John P. Navin, Jr.as Couple at Drive-In
Danny Nuccias Nasty Kid at SchoolCrew
" />Mark ManginiSound Effects
" />Joe DanteDirector
" />John HoraDirector of Photography
" />Jerry GoldsmithOriginal Music Composer
" />Rob BottinMakeup Effects Designer
" />Bob HerronStunts
" />Tina HirschEditor
" />Eric LukeScreenplay
" />Michael FinnellExecutive Producer
" />Tom JacobsonAssociate Producer, Unit Production Manager
" />Rosanna NortonCostume Designer