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Explorers 1985

“The adventure begins in your own back yard.”

Status
Released
Runtime
109 minutes
Director
Joe Dante
Network
Paramount Pictures
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 PG Science FictionAdventureFamily Released
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What is Explorers?

Explorers is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Adventure, Family.

Type
Film
Year
1985
Status
Released
Runtime
109 minutes
Release date
Jul 12, 1985
Studios
Paramount Pictures
Genres
Science Fiction, Adventure, Family
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
Episode runtime
~109 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Paramount Pictures

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Overview

Explorers is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Adventure, Family. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“Three middle school friends build a working spacecraft and embark on an outer space adventure.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a creative sci-fi adventure built by middle schoolers
  • Includes encounters with odd extraterrestrial life
Keep in mind
  • Relies on fantastical dream-based technology

Watch it if you enjoy sci-fi adventure stories about young friends exploring outer space.

The film carries a PG rating and offers family-friendly science fiction adventure themes.

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Who are the main characters in Explorers?

The main characters are middle schooler Ben, his prodigy best friend Wolfgang, and their buddy Darren.

How do the boys build a spacecraft?

Ben has a vivid dream about technology, and Wolfgang manages to create a working spacecraft from it.

What genres does the film belong to?

The film falls under science fiction, adventure, and family genres.

When was Explorers released in the US?

It was released on 07/12/1985 in the US.

What do the boys encounter in outer space?

The boys encounter some very odd extraterrestrial life.

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