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Explorers
Explorers • Movie • Rating 6.3 out of 10
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Uploaded in December 2010
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Where to watch Explorers for free ?
Explorers is available to stream on SuperFilmz. In US, it may also be listed on services like Kanopy, YouTube Free and fuboTV, depending on licensing. Availability can vary by region, since the film is primarily produced for audiences in United States of America. However, you can watch Explorers for free on SuperFilmz, with ads. Content rating: G (AU).
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overview
What is Explorers about?
The adventure begins in your own back yard. 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. It blends science fiction, adventure, family elements. The film reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Joe Dante. With a runtime of 1h 49m, it offers a comfortable feature-length experience.
cast
Cast and crew of Explorers
The main cast includes Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix and Jason Presson. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Joe Dante, written by Eric Luke, produced by David Bombyk and Edward S. Feldman.
Ethan Hawke
as Ben Crandall
River Phoenix
as Wolfgang Müller
Jason Presson
as Darren Woods
Amanda Peterson
as Lori Swenson
Bobby Fite
as Steve Jackson
Dana Ivey
as Mrs. Müller
James Cromwell
as Mr. Müller
Dick Miller
as Charlie Drake
Bradley Gregg
as Steve Jackson's Gang
Georg Olden
as Steve Jackson's Gang
Chance Schwass
as Steve Jackson's Gang
Meshach Taylor
as Gordon Miller
Danny Nucci
as Nasty Kid at School
Taliesin Jaffe
as Ludwig Müller
Brooke Bundy
as Science Teacher
Tricia Bartholome
as Girl in Classroom
Eric Luke
as Darren's Teacher
Robert Picardo
as Starkiller / Wak / Wak and Neek's Father
Karen Mayo-Chandler
as Starkiller's Girlfriend
Robert F. Boyle
as Starkiller's Girlfriend's Father
John P. Navin Jr.
as Couple at Drive-In
Mary Hillstead
as Couple at Drive-In
Simone Blue
as Snack Bar Girl
Leslie Rickert
as Neek
Mary Kay Place
as Mrs. Crandall (uncredited)