Flight of the Navigator

Name: Flight of the Navigator
Director: Randal Kleiser
Genre: Family, Science Fiction, Adventure
Released: 1986-01-01
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Veronica Cartwright, Cliff DeYoung, Sarah Jessica Parker

1986Dir. Randal Kleiser1h 30m

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Runtime1h 30m

Released1986

Budget$9M

Box office$18.6M

DirectorRandal Kleiser

About This Movie

Flight of the Navigator is an intriguing blend of adventure and sci-fi, really capturing that 80s vibe. The story unfolds with this kid, David, who gets knocked out and wakes up eight years later, which introduces some fascinating time distortion themes. The film has a charming, slightly whimsical tone, bolstered by some solid practical effects that hold up surprisingly well. The interactions between David and the ship's AI, Max, bring a unique mix of humor and heart. Plus, the performances, especially from Joey Cramer, have a genuine quality that anchors the more fantastical elements. It feels like a time capsule of childhood wonder, with a soundtrack that’s catchy in all the right ways.

Released by Walt Disney Pictures on July 30, 1986Directed by Randal Kleiser, known for 'Grease'Special effects by Industrial Light & MagicFeatures a memorable synth-heavy score by Alan Silvestri