Explorers
“The adventure begins in your own back yard.”
Where to watch Explorers in Canada
Explorers is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About Explorers
Explorers is a 1985 movie in the Science Fiction, Adventure and Family genres, directed by Joe Dante, starring Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix and Jason Presson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 500 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Explorers in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Explorers trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Ethan Hawke
Ben Crandall
River Phoenix
Wolfgang Müller
Jason Presson
Darren Woods
Amanda Peterson
Lori Swenson
Bobby Fite
Steve Jackson
Dana Ivey
Mrs. Müller
James Cromwell
Mr. Müller
Dick Miller
Charlie Drake
Bradley Gregg
Steve Jackson's Gang
Georg Olden
Steve Jackson's Gang
Chance Schwass
Steve Jackson's Gang
Meshach Taylor
Gordon Miller
Danny Nucci
Nasty Kid at School
Taliesin Jaffe
Ludwig Müller
Brooke Bundy
Science Teacher
Tricia Bartholome
Girl in Classroom
Eric Luke
Darren's Teacher
Robert Picardo
Starkiller / Wak / Wak and Neek's Father
Karen Mayo-Chandler
Starkiller's Girlfriend
Robert F. Boyle
Starkiller's Girlfriend's Father
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Explorers in Canada?+
In Canada, Explorers is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Explorers on Netflix?+
Explorers is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Explorers?+
Explorers has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Who stars in Explorers?+
Explorers stars Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson, Amanda Peterson and Bobby Fite.
When did Explorers come out?+
Explorers is a 1985 movie directed by Joe Dante.
What genre is Explorers?+
Explorers is Science Fiction, Adventure and Family film.
Who directed Explorers?+
Explorers was directed by Joe Dante.
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