Where can I watch Flight of the Navigator (1986)?

In US, Flight of the Navigator is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Flight of the Navigator worth watching?

Flight of the Navigator holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Flight of the Navigator?

Flight of the Navigator stars Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Veronica Cartwright, Cliff DeYoung and Sarah Jessica Parker.

When was Flight of the Navigator released?

Flight of the Navigator was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.

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Flight of the Navigator (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 1986, Flight of the Navigator is an adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Randal Kleiser, running about 90 minutes. “David Freeman is eight years late for dinner, and his family wants to know why. But David's got an absolutely fantastic excuse.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Flight of the Navigator stars Joey Cramer as David Scott Freeman, Paul Reubens as Max (voice), Veronica Cartwright as Helen Freeman and Cliff DeYoung as Bill Freeman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Flight of the Navigator has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flight of the Navigator page.

If you liked it. Fans of Flight of the Navigator tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Where can I watch Flight of the Navigator (1986)?: In US, Flight of the Navigator is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Flight of the Navigator worth watching?: Flight of the Navigator holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Flight of the Navigator?: Flight of the Navigator stars Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Veronica Cartwright, Cliff DeYoung and Sarah Jessica Parker.
When was Flight of the Navigator released?: Flight of the Navigator was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.