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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.”

Director
Randal Kleiser
Year
1986
Runtime
1h 30m
Rated
PG
Release
1986
Language
en
Country
US

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01 · Overview

What it’s about

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.

  • #time travel
  • #alien
  • #lighthearted
  • #florida
  • #pets
  • #farewell
  • #dog
  • #nasa
  • #extraterrestrial technology
  • #alien technology
  • #homesickness
  • #artificial intelligence (a.i.)

  • Directed by

    Randal Kleiser

  • Written by

    Matt MacManus & Michael Burton

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