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Flight of the Navigator
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Flight of the Navigator

Wed, Jul 30, 1986
  • Family
  • Science Fiction
  • Adventure
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasWed, Jul 30, 1986
  • PhysicalTue, Jan 27, 1987VHS/LaserDisc
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Apr 10, 1987
  • PhysicalMon, Nov 19, 2012DVD
AU
  • In CinemasFri, Apr 10, 1987
FR
  • In CinemasThu, Oct 30, 1986
DE
  • In CinemasWed, Jul 20, 1988
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Dec 27, 1986
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Joey Cramer
    Joey Cramer
    as David Scott Freeman
  • Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens
    as Max (voice)
  • Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright
    as Helen Freeman
  • Cliff DeYoung
    Cliff DeYoung
    as Bill Freeman
  • Sarah Jessica Parker
    Sarah Jessica Parker
    as Carolyn McAdams
  • Matt Adler
    Matt Adler
    as Jeff (16 years)
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