Flight of the Navigator

G
1h 30m
1986
6.937 /10 (898)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1986-07-30

Top Billed 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

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