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Flight of the Navigator (1986)

Film · 1986 · 90 min · PG · Family · Science Fiction · Adventure

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.

Directed by Randal Kleiser

Starring Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Veronica Cartwright, Cliff DeYoung, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matt Adler, Howard Hesseman, Robert Small

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In cinemas1 August 1986
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release27 January 1987
First release anywhere30 July 1986

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