Cabin Boy (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Cabin Boy is a 1994 comedy directed by Adam Resnick, starring Chris Elliott. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $3.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 21 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Adam Resnick
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cabin Boy About?
The premise of Cabin Boy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A sheltered prep school student's relaxing Hawaiian vacation takes a chaotic turn when he accidentally joins a rough-and-tumble fishing crew. Chris Elliott portrays the initially uptight young man forced to navigate a world far removed from his privileged upbringing, encountering a group of gruff but ultimately endearing fishermen along the way. He must confront his own prejudices and adapt to survive the unexpected adventure.
Cabin Boy Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- wig
- music box
- village
- sailing
- fishing boat
- blue skin
- burnt by the sun
- fishing net
- storm at sea
- ice monster
- iceberg
- cupcake
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- sailors
- lost at sea
- boat figurehead comes to life
- man kissing a woman's hand
- villagers
- fishermen
- female swimmer
- part animal part man
- shipyard worker
- sea
- slapstick comedy
- singing
- song
- kiss
- swimming
- raft
- hallucination
- island
- title spoken by character
Cabin Boy Cast
Chris Elliott stars in Cabin Boy. Directed by Adam Resnick.
- Director Adam Resnick
Cabin Boy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cabin Boy 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 21 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
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IMDb 5.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 48% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 42%
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Metacritic 21 Metascore
User score 4.4
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TMDB 52% User score
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Cabin Boy Plot Summary
What happens in Cabin Boy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nathaniel Mayweather, a vain and self-centered young man, is invited by his father to join a lavish cruise on The Queen Catherine. However, after irritating the limousine driver assigned to take him to the harbor, Nathaniel is forced to abandon his air of superiority and trek to the ship on foot. This unexpected turn of events leads him to a charming fishing village where he meets Kenny, the lovable but clumsy cabin boy and first mate of The Filthy Whore—a vessel Nathaniel was unaware he was not meant to board.
Full summary
The whole story of Cabin Boy, scene by scene
Cabin Boy Box Office
Cabin Boy grossed $3.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.7M
- US & Canada
- $3.7M
Cabin Boy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cabin Boy.
How Well Do You Know Cabin Boy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the ship Nathaniel is initially supposed to board?
Cars in Cabin Boy
1 car on screen: the 1990 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine.
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1990 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role
Cabin Boy Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Crociera fuori programma” and “Um Gaiato no Navio”.
- Also known as
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- Crociera fuori programma
- Um Gaiato no Navio
- Caos en alta mar
- A hajó hülyéje
- Юнга
- Landkrabbe på dybt vand
- 臭屁小子
- 못말리는 초보 선원
- Schiffsjunge ahoi!
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Movies Like Cabin Boy
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Summer Rental, The Cabin Movie and Going Overboard.
Cabin Boy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cabin Boy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cabin Boy?
Cabin Boy runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Cabin Boy released?
Cabin Boy was released on January 7, 1994.
Who directed Cabin Boy?
Cabin Boy was directed by Adam Resnick.
Who is in the cast of Cabin Boy?
Cabin Boy stars Chris Elliott.
How much did Cabin Boy make at the box office?
Cabin Boy grossed $3.7 million worldwide.
How is Cabin Boy rated?
Cabin Boy has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 21 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does Cabin Boy have a post-credit scene?
No. Cabin Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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