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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.
Theatrical
Aug 1, 1986
Box Office
$18.6M
Budget
$9.0M
Return
2.1x
DVD / Blu-ray
Jan 27, 1987
Theaters
2
Director
Writers
Michael Burton, Matt MacManus
Producers
Music
Studio
New Star Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures, Viking Film, PSO
Quotes
See all →Weighing Risks of Time Travel Choices
David
If I stay, those scientists will treat me like a guinea pig for the rest of my life.
Max
If you go back in time with me, you could be vaporized.
David
I have to take that chance.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Covert Signal for Nighttime Arrival
David
Just give me a signal that I can see from the air. Don't let the NASA guys know I'm coming. And remember, it's gonna be dark soon.
[trying to find his family's new home]
Jeff
All right, if I have to set fire to the house, you'll find it.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Cast
Full credits →J
Joey Cramer
David Scott Freeman
P
Paul Reubens
Max (voice)
V
Veronica Cartwright
Helen Freeman
C
Cliff DeYoung
Bill Freeman
S
Sarah Jessica Parker
Carolyn McAdams
M
Matt Adler
Jeff (16 years)
H
Howard Hesseman
Dr. Louis Faraday
R
Robert Small
Troy
J
Jonathan Sanger
Dr. Carr
R
Richard Liberty
Mr. Howard
R
Raymond Forchion
Detective Banks
T
Ted Bartsch
Night Guard Brayton
B
Brigid Cleary
Technician #2
P
Parris Buckner
Scientist #1
R
Robyn Peterson
Scientist #2
J
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Hangar Guard #1
J
John Archie
Agent #1
R
Rusty Pouch
Gas Station Attendant
R
Robert Goodman
Tourist Man
J
Jill Beach
Newscaster #2
