The Navigator

The Navigator

2026
1h 30m
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"Now we sail in the wake of our ancestors to find ourselves."

Overview

In 1980, Nainoa Thompson became the first Native Hawaiian in six centuries to navigate a voyaging canoe from Hawai'i to Tahiti without a compass or modern instruments. Nearly 50 years later, he embarks on the demanding open-ocean crossing one final time. He and a small crew of student navigators rely solely on the stars, nature's clues and lessons from the late master navigator Mau Piailug to guide them. As they sail 2,400 miles along the same sea road as their ancestors, they bear the responsibility of keeping this ancient knowledge alive. Naina sails not only to find an island but to search for something unseen. The Navigator reveals what is possible when we closely observe and deeply connect with the natural world.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Patagonia Films
Production Countries
United States of America

Quick Facts

Release Date October 21, 2026
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Mau Piailug
Mau Piailug

Nainoa Thompson
Nainoa Thompson

Puana Thompson
Puana Thompson

Lehua Kamalu
Lehua Kamalu

Kai Hoshijo
Kai Hoshijo

Chris Blake
Chris Blake

Kanako Uchino Dumaran
Kanako Uchino Dumaran

Tamiko Fernelius
Tamiko Fernelius

Penny Martin
Penny Martin

Key Crew

Jordan Manley
Director
Kathy Thompson
Producer
Laura Yale
Producer
Yvon Chouinard
Executive Producer
Harrison Ford
Executive Producer
Laurene Powell Jobs
Executive Producer
Bremen Schmeltz
Executive Producer
Alex Lowther
Executive Producer

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