The Navigator

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The Navigator

PG

1988

1h 32m

Fantasy

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8 Reviews

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500+ Ratings

In Cumbria, England, in the year 1348, a village prepares for the dreadful onslaught of the Black Plague. Their only hope comes from an unlikely source -- Griffin (Hamish McFarlane), a boy who envisions salvation by journeying on a quest into another world. With his brother (Bruce Lyons) and four companions, Griffin leads them into a time portal to the 20th century. Suddenly, they find themselves in New Zealand in 1988, facing challenges even more frightening than the world they know.

Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Jul 31, 2020

8/10

Those who favour good stories told well may be unsatisfied. Those who luxuriate in tone and aesthetic will feel more rewarded.

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Hilary Mantel

The Spectator

Apr 9, 2019

It's uneven but certainly original.

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Rob Aldam

Backseat Mafia

Oct 31, 2018

Vincent Ward begins to expand on familiar themes of faith, devotion, sacrifice and prophesy.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Oct 16, 2005

2/5

Dragan Antulov

rec.arts.movies.reviews

Feb 10, 2003

6/10

Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Jan 15, 2002

An astonishingly effective New Zealand film about dreams, death, community, and the mystical dimensions of the human heart.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 19, 2026

The Navigator = a *4* star Movie!

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Matthew S

@RT66584941 May 23, 2025

A work of art and genius. A must see.

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Travis B

@RT03938002 Apr 22, 2025

Now that blockbuster is out of business i dont thing this happens often but this movie is 100% not Disney's flight of the navigator

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Fiona A

@RT45619223 Nov 30, 2024

The story, cinematography and music combine to create a stunning, strange and beautifully haunting film.

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g j

@g.username Mar 23, 2024

Really original ideas with some cool moments, but ultimately muddled and scattered. It doesn't help that the main character is quite annoying and shouts all the time.

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Carlos P

@CarlosZOD Mar 2, 2023

it's quite unique, prepare to be immersed into a different world, a movie you don't get it... but yet for sure you know you'll finish it.... and the end is Awesome too.. is the movie to watch with friends and to end up talking about it and trying to find the meaning. I saw it 15 years ago, and now it was time to watch it again, YOU can also watch it again and enjoy it.

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In Cumbria, England, in the year 1348, a village prepares for the dreadful onslaught of the Black Plague. Their only hope comes from an unlikely source -- Griffin (Hamish McFarlane), a boy who envisions salvation by journeying on a quest into another world. With his brother (Bruce Lyons) and four companions, Griffin leads them into a time portal to the 20th century. Suddenly, they find themselves in New Zealand in 1988, facing challenges even more frightening than the world they know.

Director: Vincent Ward
Production Co: The Australian Film Commission, Arenafilm
Rating: PG
Genre: Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 22, 2019
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Surround

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