Flight of the Navigator
Directed by Randal Kleiser
Where to Watch Flight of the Navigator
- Zokkiie1 March 2026Didn’t expect to enjoy this as much as I did. It’s simple, sweet, and just a really good time — a very good kids movie that still feels fun no matter your age. The story has that wholesome adventure energy, and the banter with the ship gives it a lot of personality. The early CGI is the real surprise. For something from the ‘80s, the effects are genuinely impressive and still hold up pretty good today. The flying scenes especially look great. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s charming and visually stronger than you’d think.
Flight of the Navigator Trivia
Flight of the Navigator was released on 1 August 1986.
Flight of the Navigator was directed by Randal Kleiser.
Flight of the Navigator has a runtime of 90m.
Flight of the Navigator was produced by Dimitri Villard, Robert Wald, David Joseph.
A 12-year-old boy goes missing in 1978, only to reappear once more in 1986. In the eight years that have passed, he hasn't aged. It is no coincidence that at the time he "comes back", a flying saucer is found, entangled in power lines.
The key characters in Flight of the Navigator are David Scott Freeman (Joey Cramer), Max (voice) (Paul Reubens), Helen Freeman (Veronica Cartwright).
Flight of the Navigator is rated U.
Flight of the Navigator is a Family, Science Fiction, Adventure film.
Flight of the Navigator has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10.
Flight of the Navigator had a budget of US$9M.
Flight of the Navigator has made US$18.6M at the box office.