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Flight of the Navigator (1986)

TV_PG  90 min  -  Family | Adventure | Sci-Fi   -  30 July 1986 (USA)
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In 1978, a boy is moved 8 years into the future and has an adventure with the alien ship that is responsible for that.

Director:

Randal Kleiser

Writers:

Mark H. Baker (story), Michael Burton (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joey Cramer ...
Paul Reubens ...
Max (voice) (as Paul Mall)
Veronica Cartwright ...
Cliff De Young ...
Sarah Jessica Parker ...
Matt Adler Matt Adler ...
Jeff (16 years)
Howard Hesseman ...
Dr. Faraday
Robert Small ...
Troy
Albie Whitaker Albie Whitaker ...
Jeff (8 years)
Jonathan Sanger Jonathan Sanger ...
Dr. Carr
Iris Acker Iris Acker ...
Mrs. Howard
Richard Liberty Richard Liberty ...
Mr. Howard
Raymond Forchion ...
Detective Banks
Cynthia Caquelin Cynthia Caquelin ...
Woman Officer
Ted Bartsch Ted Bartsch ...
Night Guard Brayton
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Storyline

A 12 year old boy goes missing in 1978, only to reappear once more in 1986. In the eight years that have passed, David hasn't aged. It is no coincidence that at the time David 'comes back', a flying saucer is found, entangled in electricity cables. Written by Rob Hartill  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Boy | Flying Saucer | 12 Year Old | Alien | Doctor  | See more »

Taglines:

Take off on the ultimate fantasy adventure! See more »

Genres:

Family | Adventure | Sci-Fi

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Norway

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The Navigator See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$3,115,097 (USA) (3 August 1986) (952 Screens)

Gross:

$18,564,613 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

In a deleted scene David returns to his home, now occupied by a middle-aged couple. After he describes his family the woman believes that this is the missing child the previous owners talked about. In an attempt to have David remain calm until the Police arrive the woman prepares a plate of snacks. David, not being hungry and believing everything to be a hoax runs into the woman as he runs upstairs to his former bedroom. This explains the scene in which David runs into the woman carrying the plate of snacks (Who was previously empty handed). This also explains the scene at the Police station in which the officer says to David "Not hungry, huh?". See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When the ship is first emerging from the holding facility, you can see the black mechanical arm attached to the back of the ship extending it out into the daylight. See more »

Quotes

[after stopping at a pasture, David steps off the ship to urinate]
Max: What are you doing?
David: Can't I have a little privacy?
Max: Do not know privacy.
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Connections

References "Starsky and Hutch" (1975) See more »

Soundtracks

"I Get Around"
Written by Brian Wilson
Performed by The Beach Boys See more »