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Flight of the Navigator

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Flight of the Navigator (1986)

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Reviews Counted:7

Fresh:5

Rotten:2

Average Rating:5.7/10

Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: David Freeman (Joey Cramer), a 12-year-old boy, is mysteriously abducted by an alien ship and returns to Earth eight years later, still only 12. He now possesses great navigational powers that... David Freeman (Joey Cramer), a 12-year-old boy, is mysteriously abducted by an alien ship and returns to Earth eight years later, still only 12. He now possesses great navigational powers that enable him to fly his space ship anywhere he desires. Along with the robotic Commander Max (voiced by Paul Reubens under the name Paul Mall) and Mascot Puckmarin, the boy encounters an adventure of extraterrestrial proportions. [More]

Starring: Joey Cramer, Paul Mall, Veronica Cartwright, Cliff De Young

Starring: Joey Cramer, Paul Mall, Veronica Cartwright, Cliff De Young, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matt Adler, Howard Hesseman

Director: Randal Kleiser

Director: Randal Kleiser
Composer: Alan Silvestri

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Jun 1, 2004

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  • Flight Of The Navigator
  • David Freeman (Joey Cramer) is an ordinary boy destined for a most extraordinary adventure -- aboard a spectacular, futuristic spacecraft. After a mystifying disappearance, David returns, possessing vast, undiscovered knowledge about the farthest reaches of the universe. With these sudden navigational powers, David is able to take the fantastic flying machine anywhere he desires, accompanied by both its wisecracking robotic commander, Max, and an assortment of bizarre extraterrestrial creatures! Embark on a fun-filled, fast-paced journey of fantasy and adventure as David takes off on the flight of a lifetime! Also featuring Sarah Jessica Parker and the voice of Paul Reubens.
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    Weirdly entertaining kiddie space adventure.

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    Pee-wee Herman voices the main robot. If that ain't enough said, you're hopeless.

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