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

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

Rated: 8/10

Jul 31, 2020

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Hilary Mantel

The Spectator

It's uneven but certainly original.

Apr 9, 2019

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Rob Aldam

Backseat Mafia

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

Oct 31, 2018

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Oct 16, 2005

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Dragan Antulov

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Rated: 6/10

Feb 10, 2003

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

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

Jan 15, 2002

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Fiona A

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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g j

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.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/23/24

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Carlos P

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/02/23

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Audience Member

Highly original and engaging film!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

the movie is boring and what is understood is little.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

Really terrible movie. Very confusing and painful to watch. This really could be the worst movie I’ve ever seen. My whole family feels the same way about this.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/29/18

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Synopsis

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
Rating: PG
Genre: Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 22, 2019
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Surround

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