Flight of the Navigator
“David Freeman is eight years late for dinner, and his family wants to know why. But David's got an absolutely fantastic excuse.”
1986•PG•1h 30m•7.0•Released
FamilyScience FictionAdventure
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
Writer
Michael Burton, Matt MacManus
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$19M
Languages
English
Studio
New Star Entertainment
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
Production
Company
New Star Entertainment
Company
Walt Disney Pictures
Company
Viking Film
Company
PSO
Producer
Dimitri Villard
Producer
Robert Wald
Producer
David Joseph
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