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.
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.
- 6.9
- 1986
- Released
- 1h 30m
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
Richard Liberty
Mr. Howard
Raymond Forchion
Detective BanksCynthia Caquelin
Woman Officer
Ted Bartsch
Night Guard BraytonBrigid Cleary
Technician #2Michael Strano
Technician #3
Parris Buckner
Scientist #1
Robyn Peterson
Scientist #2
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Hangar Guard #1Butch Raymond
Hangar Guard #2Chase Randolph
Lieutenant KingJohn Archie
Agent #1Tony Calvino
Agent #2Robert Goodman
Tourist ManPeter Lundquist
Newscaster #1Jill Beach
Newscaster #2Kenneth Ian Davis
Kid in MustangArnie Ross
NASA TechnicianFritz Bronner
NASA TechnicianAlbie Whitaker
Jeff 8 yearTony Tracy
Observation Guard
Released
en
$9,000,000.00
$18,564,613.00
- #florida
- #farewell
- #artificial intelligence (a.i.)
- #flying saucer
- #nasa
- #homesickness
- #extraterrestrial technology
- #time travel
- #alien
- #dog
- #pets
- #alien technology
- #time jump
Reviews
This has stood the test of time remarkably well since it was released in 1986. Aside from a rather dated synthesised soundtrack, it's still quite a fun sci-fi adventure. When "David" (Joey Cramer) goes to meet his brother, he slips and bangs his head. Returning home he discovers that, well it isn't his home any more. The police soon reunite him with his parents but where has he been for the last e
Enjoyable enough. <em>'Flight of the Navigator'</em> features an interesting concept which they bring to life rather well. It isn't anything special and it could've probably been more thrilling, but it still produces a fine 90 minutes. The special effects haven't aged amazing, yet they still suitably serve the intended purpose. Joey Cramer is good in the lead role as David, while Paul Reuben