Flight of the Navigator (1986)
FamilyScience FictionAdventure
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.
Director:
Randal Kleiser
Writers:
Michael Burton, Matt MacManus.
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Joey Cramer as David Scott Freeman |
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Paul Reubens as Max (voice) |
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Veronica Cartwright as Helen Freeman |
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Cliff DeYoung as Bill Freeman |
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Sarah Jessica Parker as Carolyn McAdams |
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Matt Adler as Jeff (16 years) |
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Howard Hesseman as Dr. Louis Faraday |
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Robert Small as Troy |
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Jonathan Sanger as Dr. Carr |
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Richard Liberty as Mr. Howard |
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Raymond Forchion as Detective Banks |
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Cynthia Caquelin as Woman Officer |
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Ted Bartsch as Night Guard Brayton |
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Brigid Cleary as Technician #2 |
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Michael Strano as Technician #3 |
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Parris Buckner as Scientist #1 |
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Robyn Peterson as Scientist #2 |
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Philip Hoelcher as NASA Officer |
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Julio Oscar Mechoso as Hangar Guard #1 |
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Butch Raymond as Hangar Guard #2 |
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Chase Randolph as Lieutenant King |
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John Archie as Agent #1 |
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Tony Calvino as Agent #2 |
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Rusty Pouch as Gas Station Attendant |
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Robert Goodman as Tourist Man |
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Peter Lundquist as Newscaster #1 |
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Jill Beach as Newscaster #2 |
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Kenneth Ian Davis as Kid in Mustang |
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Arnie Ross as NASA Technician |
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Fritz Bronner as NASA Technician |
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Albie Whitaker as Jeff 8 year |
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Tony Tracy as Observation Guard |
| Production | David Joseph | Producer |
| Production | Mark Damon | Executive Producer |
| Production | Robert Wald | Producer |
| Production | John W. Hyde | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Mark H. Baker | Original Story |
| Editing | Jeff Gourson | Editor |
| Writing | Michael Burton | Screenplay |
| Production | Dimitri Villard | Producer |
| Writing | Matt MacManus | Screenplay |
| Production | Jonathan Sanger | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Randal Kleiser | Director |
| Sound | Alan Silvestri | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | James Glennon | Director of Photography |
| Art | Thierry Coup | Set Designer |
| Camera | Craig Haagensen | Camera Operator |
| Visual Effects | Jack Bennett | Special Effects Supervisor |
| Production | Jane Feinberg | Casting |
| Art | Scott Jacobson | Set Decoration |
| Sound | Emile Razpopov | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Dessie Markovsky | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Steve Maslow | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Art | Michael Novotny | Art Direction |
| Camera | Ron Goodman | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Jim Borgardt | ADR & Dubbing |
| Production | Valorie Massalas | Casting |
| Visual Effects | Peter Donen | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Art | Gabriel C. Ell | Construction Coordinator |
| Sound | Kenneth Karman | Music Editor |
| Camera | Jordan Klein Sr. | Underwater Camera |
| Visual Effects | Craig Boyajian | Visual Effects Coordinator |
| Lighting | Gary H. Holt | Gaffer |
| Production | Mike Fenton | Casting |
| Directing | Lillian O. MacNeill | Script Supervisor |
| Sound | Robert J. Litt | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Art | William J. Creber | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Diana Johnson | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mary Lou Byrd | Costume Design |
| Sound | Robert Wald | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Elliot Tyson | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Camera | James H. Armfield | Still Photographer |
| Crew | Courtney Brown | Stunt Double |
| Sound | Walter A. Gest | Sound Recordist |
| Camera | Peter Lyons Collister | Second Unit Director of Photography |
| Sound | Tim Webb | Sound Recordist |
| Production | Malcolm R. Harding | Production Manager |
| Directing | Randall Badger | Second Assistant Director |
| Directing | Peter Bogart | First Assistant Director |