Flight of the Navigator

1h 30m · 1986 · Directed by Randal Kleiser · 3.3 / 5 on Letterboxd

Flight of the Navigator (1986) runs 1h 30m, directed by Randal Kleiser. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Science Fiction, Family, Adventure

Where to watch: Disney+ (US, checked 9 July 2026)