Flight of the Navigator

MPAA Rating

Theatrical Release Date

Jul 29, 1986

Genre(s)

Adventure
Fantasy

Rating (Stars)

Description

Disney's 1986 Flight of the Navigator combines a strong ensemble cast and classic '80s soundtrack with dazzling special effects for a high-flying sci-fi adventure. While searching for his little brother in the woods, 12-year-old David Freeman (Joey Cramer) falls down a ravine and is knocked unconscious. After what seems like minutes, he returns home, only to discover that eight years have passed since he was declared missing and presumed dead. Even more mystifying is that David hasn't aged, nor can he account for the time lapse. Meanwhile, NASA officials stumble upon a futuristic spacecraft and are determined to assess what David knows about it by locking him in a top-secret lab for scanning and testing. His only chance of escape is in the spacecraft manned by Max, a wisecracking robot. Cramer gives an earnest performance, which overcomes an imperfect script, while enough one-liners and imaginative animation will keep families engaged. Watch for Sarah Jessica Parker in one of her first film appearances. Rated PG for language. (Ages 6 and older) --Lynn Gibson

Director

Randal Kleiser

Stars

Joey Cramer
Paul Reubens
Veronica Cartwright
Cliff De Young
Sarah Jessica Parker

Running Time

90 minutes

Original Price

$14.99

Current Value

$6.45

DVD Features

Color
DVD-Video
Surround Sound
Widescreen
NTSC
1.85:1