Flight of the Navigator (1986)

David Freeman is eight years late for dinner, and his family wants to know why. But David's got an absolutely fantastic excuse.

Flight of the Navigator (1986) poster

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
Genre: Family, Science Fiction, Adventure
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alan Silvestri
Cinematography: James Glennon
Editing: Jeff Gourson
Production: New Star Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures, Viking Film, PSO
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $9M
Box Office: $19M
Original Language: en

Themes

Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Alien Tech Discovery and Unknown Artifact

Keywords

florida, farewell, artificial intelligence (a.i.), flying saucer, nasa, homesickness, extraterrestrial technology, time travel, alien, dog, pets, alien technology, time jump

Trailer

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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 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.
Who directed Flight of the Navigator?
Flight of the Navigator was directed by Randal Kleiser.
Who stars in Flight of the Navigator?
Flight of the Navigator stars Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Veronica Cartwright, Cliff DeYoung, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matt Adler.
How long is Flight of the Navigator?
Flight of the Navigator has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Flight of the Navigator?
Flight of the Navigator is a Family, Science Fiction, Adventure film.
What is the budget of Flight of the Navigator?
Flight of the Navigator had a budget of $9M.
How much did Flight of the Navigator gross?
Flight of the Navigator grossed $19M worldwide.
Where was Flight of the Navigator produced?
Flight of the Navigator was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Flight of the Navigator?
The themes of Flight of the Navigator include: Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Alien Tech Discovery and Unknown Artifact.