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
Bobby Fiteas Steve Jackson
Dick Milleras Charlie Drake
Meshach Tayloras Gordon Miller
Karen Mayo-Chandleras Starkiller's Girlfriend
Mary Kay Placeas Mrs. Crandall (uncredited)
River Phoenixas Wolfgang Müller
Amanda Petersonas Lori Swenson
James Cromwellas Mr. Müller
Bradley Greggas Steve Jackson's Gang
Danny Nuccias Nasty Kid at School
Eric Lukeas Darren's Teacher
John P. Navin Jr.as Couple at Drive-In
Dana Iveyas Mrs. Müller
Taliesin Jaffeas Ludwig Müller
Robert Picardoas Starkiller / Wak / Wak and Neek's Father
Jason Pressonas Darren Woods
Brooke Bundyas Science TeacherCrew
" />Rosanna NortonCostume Designer
" />Tom JacobsonUnit Production Manager, Associate Producer
" />Rob BottinMakeup Effects Designer
" />Mark ManginiSound Effects" />Eric LukeScreenplay
" />Bob HerronStunts
" />Michael FinnellExecutive Producer
" />Jerry GoldsmithOriginal Music Composer
" />John HoraDirector of Photography
" />Joe DanteDirector
" />Tina HirschEditor