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Explorers

6.319851h 49mPGMovieScience FictionAdventureFamily

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…

DirectorJoe Dante
WriterEric Luke
ProducersDavid Bombyk·Edward S. Feldman

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joe Dante

EHEthan Hawke
Ethan Hawke
Ben Crandall
RPRiver Phoenix
River Phoenix
Wolfgang Müller
JPJason Presson
Jason Presson
Darren Woods
APAmanda Peterson
Amanda Peterson
Lori Swenson
BFBobby Fite
Bobby Fite
Steve Jackson
DIDana Ivey
Dana Ivey
Mrs. Müller
JCJames Cromwell
James Cromwell
Mr. Müller
DMDick Miller
Dick Miller
Charlie Drake
BGBradley Gregg
Bradley Gregg
Steve Jackson's Gang
GO
Georg Olden
Steve Jackson's Gang
CS
Chance Schwass
Steve Jackson's Gang
MTMeshach Taylor
Meshach Taylor
Gordon Miller

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Explorers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Explorers?

Explorers isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Explorers on Netflix?

No, Explorers is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Explorers on Amazon Prime Video?

Explorers isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Explorers for free?

Explorers isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.