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.
Directed by Randal Kleiser
florida
farewell
artificial intelligence (a.i.)
flying saucer
nasa
homesickness
extraterrestrial technology
time travel
alien
dog
pets
alien technology
time jump
Rank
#57 in 1986·#5587 overall
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.3 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Joey Cramer
David Scott Freeman
Paul Reubens
Max (voice)
Veronica Cartwright
Helen Freeman
Cliff DeYoung
Bill Freeman
Sarah Jessica Parker
Carolyn McAdams
Matt Adler
Jeff (16 years)
Howard Hesseman
Dr. Louis Faraday
Robert Small
Troy
Richard Liberty
Mr. Howard
Raymond Forchion
Detective Banks
Ted Bartsch
Night Guard Brayton
Parris Buckner
Scientist #1
Crew
Randal Kleiser
Director
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
James Glennon
Director of Photography
Mark Damon
Executive Producer
Craig Haagensen
Camera Operator
Mike Fenton
Casting
Peter Lyons Collister
Second Unit Director of Photography
Popular Reviews
129 reviews
Farley Flavors II
7.0★ · 05/08/26
this happened to me in 2018 but i think i messed something up because charlie kirk was still alive
this happened to me in 2018 but i think i messed something up because charlie kirk was still alive
Kobi
6.0★ · 02/22/26
usually hate old movies but this was fun
usually hate old movies but this was fun
soapyc
6.0★ · 11/24/25
waking up after work nights out are like this
waking up after work nights out are like this
Alyssa White
7.0★ · 09/08/25
the hat eater burped almost as loud as chart a lot
the hat eater burped almost as loud as chart a lot
