Film record

Flight of the Navigator

1986Feature film90 minVerification: Verified

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Production countries
United States · Norway
Languages
English
Genres
science fiction film · fantasy film · time-travel film · children's film

Credits

Cinematography

James Glennon — Cinematography

Direction

Randal Kleiser — Directing

Editing

Jeff Gourson — Editing

Music

Alan Silvestri — Music composition

Cast

Joey Cramer — Acting (David Freeman)
Paul Reubens — Acting (Max)
Veronica Cartwright — Acting (Helen Freeman)
Cliff DeYoung — Acting (Bill Freeman)
Sarah Jessica Parker — Acting (Carolyn McAdams)
Howard Hesseman — Acting (Dr. Louis Faraday)
Richard Liberty — Acting (Larry Howard)
Julio Oscar Mechoso — Acting (Hangar Guard #1)
Matt Adler — Acting (Jeff Freeman)
Jonathan Sanger — Acting (Dr. Carr)
Raymond Forchion — Acting (Detective Banks)

Production

Robert Wald — Production
Documented participation

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Distribution

Netflix

International
Verified
Distribution

Disney+

International
Verified

Versions and cuts

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Releases by territory

United States · Original release
30 Jul 1986Checked 23 Sep 2026
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