David Freeman (Flight of the Navigator)

Last Updated on: November 15th, 2024

Who is David Freeman?

David Freeman is the main character in the 1986 science fiction film Flight of the Navigator.

David Freeman (Flight of the Navigator)

He is a 12-year-old boy who, after a mysterious incident, finds himself transported eight years into the future without aging a day. The story follows David as he tries to understand what happened to him and discovers that he’s been taken aboard an alien spacecraft named Max, a highly advanced, intelligent ship with a quirky personality.

David learns that Max, short for Trimaxion Drone Ship, accidentally brought him to the future as part of an intergalactic study. With Max’s help, David attempts to return to his own time and reunite with his family. The film explores themes of adventure, friendship, and the complexities of growing up with a sci-fi twist.

David Freeman was portrayed by actor Joey Cramer, whose performance as the curious, courageous boy facing incredible circumstances became central to the film’s appeal. Cramer’s portrayal helped make David a memorable character for fans of the film, which has since become a beloved cult classic.

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In the News

  • 37 Years Ago, The Best Paul Reubens Movie Was This Tragically Underrated Sci-Fi Masterpiece, August 9, 2023
  • Disney to reboot ‘Flight of the Navigator’ with Bryce Dallas Howard at the helm, September 26, 2021
  • Bryce Dallas Howard Is ‘Over the Moon’ to Direct ‘Flight of the Navigator’ Remake for Disney, September 15, 2021


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