Explorers
“The adventure begins in your own back yard.”
Science 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 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.
VIBE
A pure, unadulterated blast of 80s childhood wonder. It captures the magic of imagination and the thrill of the unknown, with a heartwarming focus on friendship and the boundless possibilities of youthful dreams.
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