The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1988, The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Vincent Ward, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. In the 14th century a village seeking escape from the Black Death are guided by a boy's vision to tunnel into an abandoned mine and emerge into 20th century New Zealand.

Who’s in it. The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey stars Bruce Lyons as Connor, Chris Haywood as Arno, Hamish McFarlane as Griffin and Marshall Napier as Searle, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey (1988)?
In US, The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey worth watching?
The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey?
The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey stars Bruce Lyons, Chris Haywood, Hamish McFarlane, Marshall Napier and Noel Appleby.
When was The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey released?
The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.