Movie

The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey

“An Odyssey Across Time.”

★ 6.2(91)19881h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Vincent Ward
Release date: 1988-12-15
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Arenafilm

The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey — trailer

About The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey

The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey is a 1988 movie in the Adventure, Fantasy and Mystery genres, directed by Vincent Ward, starring Bruce Lyons, Chris Haywood and Hamish McFarlane. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 91 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Cumberland, 1348. The plague is spreading in medieval England. The remote village of little Griffin is also threatened. But the 9-year-old boy has a recurring dream that holds the key to a tiny hope of survival: a lake with a coffin floating on it. A white church with an iron cross. A falling glove. A falling silhouette. A torch tumble through a dark shaft into infinity. With his brother he recognizes in it a prophecy to escape the Black Death. So they embark with a few men on a journey to a distant cathedral, where they want to set up an iron cross as an offering to God. Her path leads them through a deep and dark mine shaft into an unknown land and completely outlandish time - into the present-day New Zealand of the 1980s.

Cast

Bruce Lyons

Connor

Chris Haywood

Arno

Hamish McFarlane

Griffin

Marshall Napier

Searle

Noel Appleby

Ulf

Paul Livingston

Martin

Sarah Peirse

Linnet

Mark Wheatley

Tog 1

Tony Herbert

Tog 2

Jessica Cardiff-Smith

Esme

Roy Wesney

Grandpa

Kathleen-Elizabeth Kelly

Grandma

Themes & keywords

new zealandtime travelblack deathplaguetunnelmedieval england14th centuryprophetic dreams

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey in Japan?+

The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey on Netflix?+

The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey?+

The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey?+

The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey stars Bruce Lyons, Chris Haywood, Hamish McFarlane, Marshall Napier and Noel Appleby.

When did The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey come out?+

The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey is a 1988 movie directed by Vincent Ward.

What genre is The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey?+

The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey is Adventure, Fantasy and Mystery film.

Who directed The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey?+

The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey was directed by Vincent Ward.