Joey Cramer
David Scott Freeman
1986•1h 30m•Released•EN
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.”
Overview
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.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
July 30, 1986
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
7.0 / 10
Votes
987
Budget
$9,000,000
Revenue
$18,564,613
Status
Released
Popularity
6.2
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Cast
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Paul Reubens
Max (voice)
Veronica Cartwright
Helen Freeman
Cliff DeYoung
Bill Freeman
Sarah Jessica Parker
Carolyn McAdams
Matt Adler
Jeff (16 years)
Howard Hesseman
Dr. Louis Faraday
Robert Small
Troy
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Jonathan Sanger
Dr. Carr
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Richard Liberty
Mr. Howard
Raymond Forchion
Detective Banks
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Cynthia Caquelin
Woman Officer
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