Explorers (1985)

A boy obsessed with '50s sci-fi movies about aliens has a recurring dream about a blueprint of some kind, which he draws for his inventor friend. With the help of a third kid, they follow it and build themselves a spaceship. Now what?

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Summary Details
Domestic DistributorParamount Pictures
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Domestic Opening$3,607,340
Earliest Release DateJuly 12, 1985 (Domestic)
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Running Time1 hr 49 min
GenresAdventure Comedy Family Romance Sci-Fi
FilmmakersRole
Joe Dante Director
Eric Luke Writer
David Bombyk Producer
Edward S. Feldman Producer
Jerry Goldsmith Composer
John Hora Cinematographer
Tina Hirsch Editor
Robert F. Boyle Production Designer
CastRole
Ethan Hawke
Ben Crandall
River Phoenix
Wolfgang Müller
Bobby Fite
Steve Jackson
Bradley Gregg
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