Flight of the Navigator (1986)
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.
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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Cast

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
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Storyline

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.


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

Details

Genres: Family, Science Fiction, Adventure

Language: English

Release Date: 30 July 1986

Country: US

Runtime: 90m

Company Credits

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

Budget: $9,000,000

Revenue: $18,564,613

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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

Richard Liberty

Mr. Howard

Raymond Forchion

Raymond Forchion

Detective Banks

Cynthia Caquelin

Cynthia Caquelin

Woman Officer

Ted Bartsch

Ted Bartsch

Night Guard Brayton

Brigid Cleary

Brigid Cleary

Technician #2

Michael Strano

Michael Strano

Technician #3

Parris Buckner

Parris Buckner

Scientist #1

Robyn Peterson

Robyn Peterson

Scientist #2

Philip Hoelcher

Philip Hoelcher

NASA Officer

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Hangar Guard #1

Butch Raymond

Butch Raymond

Hangar Guard #2

Chase Randolph

Chase Randolph

Lieutenant King

John Archie

John Archie

Agent #1

Tony Calvino

Tony Calvino

Agent #2

Rusty Pouch

Rusty Pouch

Gas Station Attendant

Robert Goodman

Robert Goodman

Tourist Man

Peter Lundquist

Peter Lundquist

Newscaster #1

Jill Beach

Jill Beach

Newscaster #2

Kenneth Ian Davis

Kenneth Ian Davis

Kid in Mustang

Arnie Ross

Arnie Ross

NASA Technician

Fritz Bronner

Fritz Bronner

NASA Technician

Albie Whitaker

Albie Whitaker

Jeff 8 year

Directed By

Randal Kleiser

Randal Kleiser

Director

Lillian O. MacNeill

Lillian O. MacNeill

Script Supervisor

Peter Bogart

Peter Bogart

First Assistant Director

Randall Badger

Randall Badger

Second Assistant Director

Writing Credits

Michael Burton

Michael Burton

Screenplay

Matt MacManus

Matt MacManus

Screenplay

Mark H. Baker

Mark H. Baker

Original Story

Production Crew

Dimitri Villard

Dimitri Villard

Producer

Robert Wald

Robert Wald

Producer

David Joseph

David Joseph

Producer

Jonathan Sanger

Jonathan Sanger

Executive Producer

Mark Damon

Mark Damon

Executive Producer

John W. Hyde

John W. Hyde

Executive Producer

Mike Fenton

Mike Fenton

Casting

Valorie Massalas

Valorie Massalas

Casting

Jane Feinberg

Jane Feinberg

Casting

Malcolm R. Harding

Malcolm R. Harding

Production Manager

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Mary Lou Byrd

Mary Lou Byrd

Costume Design

Diana Johnson

Diana Johnson

Hairstylist

Sound

Alan Silvestri

Alan Silvestri

Original Music Composer

Kenneth Karman

Kenneth Karman

Music Editor

Jim Borgardt

Jim Borgardt

ADR & Dubbing

Robert Wald

Robert Wald

Sound Designer

Emile Razpopov

Emile Razpopov

Sound Designer

Dessie Markovsky

Dessie Markovsky

Sound Designer

Robert J. Litt

Robert J. Litt

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Elliot Tyson

Elliot Tyson

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Steve Maslow

Steve Maslow

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Walter A. Gest

Walter A. Gest

Sound Recordist

Tim Webb

Tim Webb

Sound Recordist

Visual Effects

Jack Bennett

Jack Bennett

Special Effects Supervisor

Craig Boyajian

Craig Boyajian

Visual Effects Coordinator

Peter Donen

Peter Donen

Visual Effects Supervisor

Camera

James Glennon

James Glennon

Director of Photography

Ron Goodman

Ron Goodman

Camera Operator

Craig Haagensen

Craig Haagensen

Camera Operator

Jordan Klein Sr.

Jordan Klein Sr.

Underwater Camera

James H. Armfield

James H. Armfield

Still Photographer

Peter Lyons Collister

Peter Lyons Collister

Second Unit Director of Photography

Lighting

Art Department

William J. Creber

William J. Creber

Production Design

Michael Novotny

Michael Novotny

Art Direction

Scott Jacobson

Scott Jacobson

Set Decoration

Gabriel C. Ell

Gabriel C. Ell

Construction Coordinator

Thierry Coup

Thierry Coup

Set Designer

Other Crew

Courtney Brown

Courtney Brown

Stunt Double

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