Poster for Flight of the Navigator (1986)

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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.

  • Jul 30, 1986
  • 1h 30m
  • PG
TMDB user score 7.0/10 998 votes on TMDB
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Story

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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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

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