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Flight of the Navigator

1986-07-30 · 90 min · ★ 7.0

Family · Science Fiction · Adventure

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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Directors
Randal Kleiser
Production companies
New Star Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures, Viking Film, PSO
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 9,000,000
Revenue
USD 18,564,613

Top Cast

Joey CramerJoey CramerDavid Scott Freeman
Paul ReubensPaul ReubensMax (voice)
Veronica CartwrightVeronica CartwrightHelen Freeman
Cliff DeYoungCliff DeYoungBill Freeman
Sarah Jessica ParkerSarah Jessica ParkerCarolyn McAdams
Matt AdlerMatt AdlerJeff (16 years)
Howard HessemanHoward HessemanDr. Louis Faraday
Robert SmallRobert SmallTroy
Jonathan SangerDr. Carr
Richard LibertyMr. Howard
Raymond ForchionRaymond ForchionDetective Banks
Cynthia CaquelinWoman Officer
Ted BartschTed BartschNight Guard Brayton
Brigid ClearyTechnician #2
Michael StranoTechnician #3
Parris BucknerParris BucknerScientist #1
Robyn PetersonScientist #2
Philip HoelcherNASA Officer
Julio Oscar MechosoJulio Oscar MechosoHangar Guard #1
Butch RaymondHangar Guard #2

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