Movie·1986·1h 30m
Flight of the Navigator
David Freeman is eight years late for dinner, and his family wants to know why. But David's got an absolutely fantastic excuse.
Directed By
Randal Kleiser
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Michael Burton, Matt MacManus
Producer
Dimitri Villard, Robert Wald
Cinematography
James Glennon
Music
Alan Silvestri
Editor
Jeff Gourson
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Joey Cramer
David Scott Freeman
Paul Reubens
Max (voice)
Veronica Cartwright
Helen Freeman
Cliff DeYoung
Bill Freeman
Sarah Jessica Parker
Carolyn McAdams
Matt Adler
Jeff (16 years)
Howard Hesseman
Dr. Louis Faraday
Robert Small
Troy
Jonathan Sanger
Dr. Carr
Richard Liberty
Mr. Howard
Raymond Forchion
Detective Banks
Cynthia Caquelin
Woman Officer
Ted Bartsch
Night Guard Brayton
Brigid Cleary
Technician #2
Michael Strano
Technician #3
Parris Buckner
Scientist #1
Robyn Peterson
Scientist #2
Philip Hoelcher
NASA Officer
// crew
Crew
Randal Kleiser
Director
Michael Burton
Screenplay
Matt MacManus
Screenplay
Dimitri Villard
Producer
Robert Wald
Producer
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
James Glennon
Director of Photography
Jeff Gourson
Editor
David Joseph
Producer
Jonathan Sanger
Executive Producer
Mark Damon
Executive Producer
John W. Hyde
Executive Producer
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