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Flight of the Navigator

1986Movie1 h 30 minPG

Family
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic647.7Rotten Tomatoes85%76%

An awe-inspiring, uplifting family movie about the future and mystery.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Story

David Freeman is eight years late for dinner, and his family wants to know why. But David's got an absolutely fantastic excuse.

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.

Feels like

  • Classic 80s Sci-Fi
  • Family-Friendly Adventure
  • Mystery & Discovery
  • Time Travel Theme
  • Alien Encounter
  • Wholesome & Hopeful
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Childhood Nostalgia
  • UFO Story

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Randal Kleiser
Written by
Michael Burton, Matt MacManus
Produced by
David Joseph, Dimitri Villard, Robert Wald
Music by
Alan Silvestri

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Facts

July 30, 1986 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
July 30, 1986
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$19 million
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Fake Action Prologue, Missing Child, Fish out of Temporal Water +9

  • Fake Action Prologue
  • Missing Child
  • Fish out of Temporal Water
  • Catchphrase
  • Darker and Edgier
  • O.O.C. Is Serious Business
  • Left Hanging
  • Bad Future
  • Reset Button
  • Electronic Telepathy
  • Sapient Ship
  • Hearing Voices

12 of 89 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Flight of the Navigator?"

Questions about Flight of the Navigator

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Flight of the Navigator?

Disney+

In the United States, Flight of the Navigator streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Flight of the Navigator worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Flight of the Navigator okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Flight of the Navigator?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Flight of the Navigator plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Flight of the Navigator use?

Fake Action PrologueMissing ChildFish out of Temporal WaterCatchphraseDarker and EdgierO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessLeft HangingBad FutureReset ButtonElectronic TelepathySapient ShipHearing Voicesand 77 more

TV Tropes lists 89 tropes for it, including Fake Action Prologue, Missing Child, and Fish out of Temporal Water.