
Flight of the Navigator
PG“David Freeman is eight years late for dinner, and his family wants to know why. But David's got an absolutely fantastic excuse.”
1986·90 min·Released
Studio: New Star Entertainment, PSO, Viking Film, Walt Disney Pictures
7.0TMDb
6.9IMDb
85%RT
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Theatrical Jul 30, 1986Physical Mar 19, 1993
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USA · English · Kids
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.
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Crew
DirectorRandal Kleiser
WriterMichael Burton, Matt MacManus
Cast

Joey Cramer
David Scott Freeman

Paul Reubens
Max (voice)

Veronica Cartwright
Helen Freeman

Cliff DeYoung
Bill Freeman

Sarah Jessica Parker
Carolyn McAdams

Matt Adler
Jeff (16 years)

Howard Hesseman
Dr. Louis Faraday

Robert Small
Troy
Jonathan Sanger
Dr. Carr
Richard Liberty
Mr. Howard

Raymond Forchion
Detective Banks
Cynthia Caquelin
Woman Officer

Ted Bartsch
Night Guard Brayton
Brigid Cleary
Technician #2
Michael Strano
Technician #3

Parris Buckner
Scientist #1
Robyn Peterson
Scientist #2
Philip Hoelcher
NASA Officer

Julio Oscar Mechoso
Hangar Guard #1
Butch Raymond
Hangar Guard #2
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Keywords
floridafarewellartificial intelligence (a.i.)flying saucernasahomesicknessextraterrestrial technologytime travelaliendogpetsalien technologytime jump
Details
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$19M
TMDb Votes
939
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