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."

Aug 1 1986 PG 1h 30m
Adventure, Comedy, Family

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.

Plot

A 12-year-old boy goes missing in 1978, only to reappear once more in 1986. In the eight years that have passed, he hasn't aged. It is no coincidence that at the time he "comes back", a flying saucer is found, entangled in power lines.

Written by

Mark H. Baker, Michael Burton, Phil Joanou

Directed by

Randal Kleiser

Cast

Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Cliff De Young

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

PSO, Viking Film, Walt Disney Pictures, New Star Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

4 nominations total

Trailers
Flight of the Navigator (1986) - HD Trailer
Flight Of The Navigator
Scores
# of Votes
53,163
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
64
Popularity
NA