Explorers
6.3/10
Rating
109 min
Runtime
1985
Release Year
Joe Dante
Director
Cast
Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson, Amanda Peterson, Bobby Fite
Quick Synopsis
Ben, a middle school student who enjoys watching science fiction movies, playing video games, and reading comic books, experiences a vivid dream about advanced technology. Inspired by this dream, his highly intelligent friend Wolfgang uses the idea to build a functioning spacecraft. Along with their friend Darren, the three boys embark on a journey into outer space, where they encounter unusual alien life forms during their adventure.
Detailed Synopsis of 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.
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