Explorers
Directed by Joe Dante
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.
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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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Explorers online?
As of November 4, 2026, Explorers is available to stream on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, YouTube Free, Kanopy, and Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Explorers on Netflix?
No — Explorers is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, YouTube Free, Kanopy, and Hoopla instead.
Can I rent or buy Explorers online?
Yes. In United States, Explorers can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Explorers?
As of November 4, 2026, Explorers is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Brazil, Germany, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
