Paul Reubens Voiced Max in the 1986 Sci-Fi Film *Flight of the Navigator*

Paul Reubens voiced Max, the wisecracking robotic commander of the spacecraft in Disney’s 1986 film Flight of the Navigator. If you remember a spaceship with a personality, Max is the character—and Reubens is the voice behind him.

Which movie featured Paul Reubens as the spaceship?

It was Flight of the Navigator, released on July 30, 1986. Disney describes Max as the craft’s “wisecracking robotic commander,” while Apple’s cast listing identifies Reubens as Max. The film is rated PG on Disney’s page and is categorized there as science fiction, action-adventure and family entertainment.

#	Preview	Product	Price
1		Flight of the Navigator (1986) [Blu-ray]	$41.79	Buy on Amazon
2		Flight of the Navigator (1986) [ Blu-Ray, Reg.A/B/C Import - Spain ]	$33.98	Buy on Amazon
3		Flight of the Navigator (1986) [ Blu-Ray, Reg.A/B/C Import - Spain ]	$14.35	Buy on Amazon
4		Flight of the Navigator [Blu-ray]	$129.99	Buy on Amazon
5		Flight of the Navigator	$79.99	Buy on Amazon

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Who is Max, and what is the story?

The film follows David Freeman, who disappears and returns eight years later. D23’s synopsis says he had been aboard a spaceship. Disney’s synopsis describes David returning with navigational knowledge and traveling with Max, the craft’s robotic commander.

Who made Flight of the Navigator?

Randal Kleiser directed the film, written by Matt MacManus and Michael Burton, according to Disney. D23 lists its runtime as 89 minutes.

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Why was Paul Reubens credited as “Paul Mall”?

A recent AOL article reports that Reubens’s voice credit was “Paul Mall” and attributes the pseudonym to a playful choice by director Kleiser. That explanation is secondary reporting; an independently verified primary interview or production record establishing the reason is not available here.

Where can you find the film?

D23 records home-video releases in 1987 and 1993. Those historical releases do not establish which formats or editions are currently for sale, or whether the film is available on a particular streaming service. Check the specific retailer or service for current availability and, for a physical copy, confirm the edition and region compatibility before buying.

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• Actors Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Sarah Jessica Parker, Veronica Cartwright, Cliff De Young, Matt Adler, Howard Hesseman, Robert Small, Albie Whitaker, Jonathan Sanger, Iris Acker, Richard Liberty, Raymond Forchion, Cynthia Caquelin & Ted Bartsch
• Director Randal Kleiser
• Certificate Universal Suitable for All
• Year 1986
• Screen 1.78:1

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