Flight of the Navigator(1986)
“David Freeman is eight years late for dinner, and his family wants to know why. But David's got an absolutely fantastic excuse.”
Overview
12-year-old David is accidentally knocked out in the forest near his home, but when he awakens eight years have passed. His family is overjoyed to have him back, but is just as perplexed as he is that he hasn't aged. When a NASA scientist discovers a UFO nearby, David gets the chance to unravel the mystery and recover the life he lost.
Director
Randal Kleiser
Studio
New Star Entertainment
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$19M
Cast
Joey Cramer
as David Scott Freeman
Paul Reubens
as Max (voice)
Veronica Cartwright
as Helen Freeman
Cliff DeYoung
as Bill Freeman
Sarah Jessica Parker
as Carolyn McAdams
Matt Adler
as Jeff (16 years)
Howard Hesseman
as Dr. Louis Faraday
Robert Small
as Troy
Jonathan Sanger
as Dr. Carr
Richard Liberty
as Mr. Howard
Raymond Forchion
as Detective Banks
Cynthia Caquelin
as Woman Officer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$19M
Production Companies
New Star Entertainment • Walt Disney Pictures • Viking Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flight of the Navigator?▼
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What is Flight of the Navigator about?▼
12-year-old David is accidentally knocked out in the forest near his home, but when he awakens eight years have passed. His family is overjoyed to have him back, but is just as perplexed as he is that he hasn't aged. When a NASA scientist discovers a UFO nearby, David gets the chance to unravel the mystery and recover the life he lost.
Who directed Flight of the Navigator?▼
Flight of the Navigator was directed by Randal Kleiser and released in 1986. It is a family, science fiction, adventure film.
How long is Flight of the Navigator?▼
Flight of the Navigator has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in Flight of the Navigator?▼
The cast of Flight of the Navigator includes Joey Cramer as David Scott Freeman, Paul Reubens as Max (voice), Veronica Cartwright as Helen Freeman, Cliff DeYoung as Bill Freeman, Sarah Jessica Parker as Carolyn McAdams and more.
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