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Flight of the Navigator

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•1h 30m•6.9/10
FamilyScience FictionAdventure

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6.9/10(921)

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.

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Production

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

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Joey Cramer

Joey Cramer

David Scott Freeman

Paul Reubens

Paul Reubens

Max (voice)

Veronica Cartwright

Veronica Cartwright

Helen Freeman

Cliff DeYoung

Cliff DeYoung

Bill Freeman

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Carolyn McAdams

Matt Adler

Matt Adler

Jeff (16 years)

Howard Hesseman

Howard Hesseman

Dr. Louis Faraday

Robert Small

Robert Small

Troy

Jonathan Sanger

Jonathan Sanger

Dr. Carr

Richard Liberty

Mr. Howard

Raymond Forchion

Raymond Forchion

Detective Banks

Cynthia Caquelin

Woman Officer

Ted Bartsch

Ted Bartsch

Night Guard Brayton

Brigid Cleary

Technician #2

Michael Strano

Technician #3

Parris Buckner

Parris Buckner

Scientist #1

Robyn Peterson

Robyn Peterson

Scientist #2

Philip Hoelcher

NASA Officer

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Hangar Guard #1

Butch Raymond

Hangar Guard #2

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