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Where to watch Flight of the Navigator (1986) tonight

Flight of the Navigator (1986) runs 1 h 30 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.0 from 998 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 30 min — ends 9:30 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Family, Science Fiction, Adventure
Released
July 30, 1986
TMDB rating
7.0 / 10 from 998 votes
Director
Randal Kleiser
Starring
Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Veronica Cartwright, Cliff DeYoung
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Family and Science Fiction hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription).

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Questions people ask

How long is Flight of the Navigator?
Flight of the Navigator is 1 h 30 min long (90 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:30 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Flight of the Navigator rated?
Flight of the Navigator is rated PG in the US.
Is Flight of the Navigator a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Family and Science Fiction hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Flight of the Navigator?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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