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 .. Read more
| Starring | Ethan Hawke, Jason Presson, River Phoenix |
|---|---|
| Director | Joe Dante |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Children |
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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.
| Starring | Ethan Hawke, Jason Presson, River Phoenix |
|---|---|
| Director | Joe Dante |
| Studio | PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 45 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Children |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1985 To Rent: DVD: not available |
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A classic!
I loved this film as a kid, it captured my imagination greatly. I even got the story book from the school book club. Classic Joe Dante stuff, and as ever ... read more »
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A mind catching must
I also saw this film when i was 12 years of age, It brings out the inner child in me and i hope it does the same for my childfren. I've waited 23 years for ... read more »
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Wolfgang Müller's blue underwear
This movie rules. It's a combination of the Goonies & Stand By Me with a sci-fi plot. I remember it all too well from my childhood. It captures both the... read more »
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Awesome film, I would give it 6 stars if I could!
I saw this film once when I was a child and it immediately captured my imagination. It will appeal to anyone who as a youngster had dreams that they were able ... read more »
Remember the scene in Manhattan when Woody Allen is accused of thinking he’s God? He replies, “Well, I’ve got to model myself on someone.” JJ Abrams might say the same about Steven Spielberg. Watching his latest film, Super 8, it’s impossible not to see it as an act of homage to a favourite director. The focus on a kids’-eye-view, the suburban late 70s setting, the careful shot compositions, backlighting, and the relatively slow tempo of the first act, all... Read more
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