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30/07/1986 Family, Science Fiction, Adventure 1h 30m
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David Freeman is eight years late for dinner, and his family wants to know why. But David's got an absolutely fantastic excuse.

Overview

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.

  1. Randal Kleiser

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Joey Cramer

    David Scott Freeman

  2. Paul Reubens

    Max (voice)

  3. Veronica Cartwright

    Helen Freeman

  4. Cliff DeYoung

    Bill Freeman

  5. Sarah Jessica Parker

    Carolyn McAdams

  6. Matt Adler

    Jeff (16 years)

  7. Howard Hesseman

    Dr. Louis Faraday

  8. Robert Small

    Troy

  9. Jonathan Sanger

    Dr. Carr

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Reviews

A review by r96sk
Written by r96sk on 2020-09-18
Enjoyable enough.

'Flight of the Navigator' 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 Reubens is fairly amusing as Max. A young Sarah Jessica Parker (Carolyn) also appears. The film doesn't quite hit the intended heartfelt spots with the plot, but there is an element of care for David from m...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$9,000,000.00

Revenue
$18,564,613.00

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