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Flight of the Navigator

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1986 | 90 min | Family, Science Fiction, Adventure

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for sci-fi fans, adventure fans and families. If you loved Interstellar or E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Feel-good, mind-bending.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $19 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 197K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Randal Kleiser

  • Joey CramerDavid Scott Freeman
  • Paul ReubensMax (voice)
  • Veronica CartwrightHelen Freeman
  • Cliff DeYoungBill Freeman
  • Sarah Jessica ParkerCarolyn McAdams
  • Matt AdlerJeff (16 years)
  • Howard HessemanDr. Louis Faraday
  • Robert SmallTroy
  • Jonathan SangerDr. Carr
  • Richard LibertyMr. Howard