THALIAN HALL CINEMA · FAMILY SERIES
Explorers
40th Anniversary (Released July 12, 1985)
1985 | PG | Adventure, Sci-Fi | 1 hour, 49 minutes
UNITED STATES | ENGLISH
From director Joe Dante (Gremlins) comes Explorers, an 80's family adventure that stands out from the pack due to its quirky humor, science fiction plot, and early breakthrough performances from a young Ethan Hawke and the late River Phoenix. Celebrating its 40th anniversary!
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025
10:00 AM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025
10:00 AM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025
4:00 PM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025
10:00 AM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025
10:00 AM | 1:00 PM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025
10:00 AM | 1:00 PM
HISTORIC MAIN STAGE [RED] · RUTH AND BUCKY STEIN THEATRE [BLACK]
FAMILY SERIES TICKETS
$10.00 | ADULT · SENIOR (65+) · STUDENT (W/ VALID ID)
$5.00 | CHILD (12 & UNDER)
Official Synopsis (Paramount):
The visionary dreams of three curious and adventuresome young boys become an exciting reality in Explorers, the action-fantasy from acclaimed director Joe Dante (Gremlins), who combines keen humor, warmth and fantasy with unexpected twists. In their makeshift laboratory, the boys use an amazing discovery and their ingenuity to build their own spaceship and launch themselves on a fantastic interplanetary journey. A galaxy of adventure for the whole family, starring young River Phoenix (Stand By Me) and Ethan Hawke (Gattaca).
Directed by Joe Dante
Written by Eric Luke
Starring:
Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson, Amanda Peterson, Dick Miller, Robert Picardo, Leslie Rickert, James Cromwell, Dana Ivey, Bobby Fite
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