Where can I watch “Explorers” legally online?

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Where to Watch Explorers (1985) (Legally)

The adventure begins in your own back yard.

Jul 12, 1985 US 109 min G

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Science Fiction Adventure Family

Where can I watch “Explorers” legally?

We don’t host streams or downloads. Below are legal provider hints for the US region first, with a fallback for other English-speaking regions if available.

US providers

Streaming

MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel

Rent

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies YouTube

YouTube

Fandango At Home

Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies YouTube

YouTube

Fandango At Home

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English-region fallback

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Where to watch “Explorers” (1985) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1985), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Science Fiction, Adventure, Family blend, with a runtime close to 109 minutes.

Cast highlights include Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson, Amanda Peterson.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

spacecraft, dreams, washington dc, usa, space travel, bullying, alien, best friend, middle school, extraterrestrial life form, young love, circuit board

Official trailer

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Plot

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.