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."
Originally released in 1986. Flight of the Navigator is a family/science fiction film. directed by Randal Kleiser.
Starring Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, and Veronica Cartwright
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 30, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (911 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Box Office
$18.6M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joey Cramer
as David Scott Freeman
Paul Reubens
as Max (voice)
Veronica Cartwright
as Helen Freeman
Cliff DeYoung
as Bill Freeman
Sarah Jessica Parker
as Carolyn McAdams
Matt Adler
as Jeff (16 years)
Howard Hesseman
as Dr. Louis Faraday
Robert Small
as Troy
Jonathan Sanger
as Dr. Carr
Richard Liberty
as Mr. Howard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $18,564,613
Production Companies
- New Star Entertainment
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Viking Film
- PSO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flight of the Navigator about?
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 t...
Who directed Flight of the Navigator?
Flight of the Navigator was directed by Randal Kleiser.
How long is Flight of the Navigator?
Flight of the Navigator has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Flight of the Navigator released?
Flight of the Navigator was released on July 30, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flight of the Navigator?
The main cast of Flight of the Navigator includes Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Veronica Cartwright, Cliff DeYoung, Sarah Jessica Parker.
Is Flight of the Navigator worth watching?
Flight of the Navigator has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 911 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.