an old 80's movie that might or might not have had River Phoenix in it circa his Stand by Me era. It's about a group of boys who build their own space ship and actually launch it into orbit. They get the attention of some aliens who themselves turn out to be kids who are out joyriding in their dad's spaceship.


Anyone remember the name of this movie? I had an urge to watch it again...

I believe it's called The Explorers

sweet, off to Netflix now :-D thanks

sounds terrible.

It is. 80's terrible too.

But otherwise it's good.

yeah, it's not a cinematic masterpiece but it's fun :b