1985’s Explorers blasted into theaters today! Directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins), this cult classic starred a young Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix in their film debuts. 🎬 Fun fact: The spaceship they build? It’s made from a Tilt-A-Whirl ride and powered by dreams… literally. . . . #explorers #1985movies #ethanhawke #riverphoenix #joedante #80smovies #nostalgiatrip | That_80s_Dude

🛸✨ Explorers (1985) captured the pure wonder of 1980s sci-fi adventure—kids, dreams, and DIY space travel. Directed by Joe Dante, the film follows three young friends—Ben (Ethan Hawke), Wolfgang (River Phoenix), and Darren (Jason Presson)—who build a homemade spaceship after receiving mysterious visions of circuit diagrams in their dreams. What starts as a backyard experiment turns into a wild, intergalactic journey that mixes childhood imagination with cosmic comedy. Explorers was rushed to th