Explorers (1985): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Explorers: streaming options, cast and core facts.

Here's the full cast of Explorers (1985) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this movie. The adventure begins in your own back yard.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Ethan Hawke as Ben Crandall; River Phoenix as Wolfgang Müller; Jason Presson as Darren Woods; Amanda Peterson as Lori Swenson; Bobby Fite as Steve Jackson; Dana Ivey as Mrs. Müller; James Cromwell as Mr. Müller; Dick Miller as Charlie Drake
About Explorers
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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Explorers?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Explorers?
Ethan Hawke as Ben Crandall; River Phoenix as Wolfgang Müller; Jason Presson as Darren Woods; Amanda Peterson as Lori Swenson; Bobby Fite as Steve Jackson; Dana Ivey as Mrs. Müller; James Cromwell as Mr. Müller; Dick Miller as Charlie Drake
Is this Explorers guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



