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Explorers (1985)

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Reviews Counted: 17 Fresh: 12  Rotten:5 Average Rating: 5.7/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins

Synopsis: This adventurous space tale stars Ethan Hawke (in his film debut at the age of 14) and young star River Phoenix as misfit best friends whose dreams of space travel become a reality when they create an interplanetary spacecraft in their homemade laboratory. Ben Crandall (Hawke) is a young... This adventurous space tale stars Ethan Hawke (in his film debut at the age of 14) and young star River Phoenix as misfit best friends whose dreams of space travel become a reality when they create an interplanetary spacecraft in their homemade laboratory. Ben Crandall (Hawke) is a young visionary who dreams of space travel while watching late-night B monster movies, pouring over comic books, and playing Galaga in the confines of his bedroom. But one night he has a vivid dream of flying over a space-like circuit board and shares his visions with his best friend Wolfgang (Phoenix), a young scientific genius who is able to translate his dreams into a complex computer program that actually works. With the help of their new friend (Jason Presson), they create a homemade spacecraft and embark on a secret adventure to another galaxy where they find that things are not always as different as they seem. EXPLORERS features highly imaginative special effects and entertaining space creations from George Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic. [More]

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Starring: Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson, Amanda Peterson, Dana Ivey

Director: Joe Dante
Screenwriter: Eric Luke
Producer: Edward S. Feldman, Tom Jacobson
Composer: Jerry Goldsmith

DVD Info

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May 8, 2008

[DVD Details]
  • The visionary dreams of three curious and adventuresome young boys become an exciting reality in Explorers, the action-fantasy from acclaimed director Joe Dante (Gremlins), who combines keen humor, warmth and fantasy with unexpected twists. In their makeshift laboratory, the boys use an amazing discovery and their ingenuity to build their own spaceship and launch themselves on a fantastic interplanetary journey. A galaxy of adventure for the whole family, starring young River Phoenix (Stand By Me) and Ethan Hawke (Gattaca). Includes 2 deleted scenes!
  • Source - Paramount Home Entertainment

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    The one that started it all! Started what? No idea!

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    A family feature on Acid. What a strange, strange film.

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    After so much build-up, the ending's a bit of a letdown, but as a kids flick, this is way above average.

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    Hardly out of this world, but a pleasing spinkle of space dust

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    A fun-time nostalgic trip into outer space.

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