Captain Ron (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Captain Ron is a 1992 adventure comedy directed by Thom Eberhardt, starring Kurt Russell, Martin Short and Mary Kay Place. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $22.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Thom Eberhardt
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Captain Ron About?
The premise of Captain Ron without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After inheriting a classic yacht, Martin Harvey plans a Caribbean family vacation. Upon reaching the island, they discover the boat is in rough shape and enlist the help of the eccentric Captain Ron. Together, they set sail for Miami, but Ron’s unconventional and chaotic approach to sailing leads the Harvey family into a series of hilarious and unexpected mishaps, testing their patience and strengthening their bond.
Captain Ron Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- family relationships
- sailing
- boat
- shouting
- man in a shower
- woman in a shower
- boy wears eyeglasses
- forename as title
- nickname as title
- nude couple in shower
- reference to clark gable
- reference to carole lombard
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- cuba
- car chase
- boat caught in a storm
- puerto rico
- inheriting a boat
- boat engine failure
- reference to desmond tutu
- upper middle class
- glass pane falling and breaking
- midlife crisis
- yuppie culture
- happy go lucky man
- carnival
- reference to disney world
- reference to pirates of the caribbean attraction
- boat engine
- pretending to have a broken leg
- man jealous of another man
- chased by pirates
- life boat
- playing monopoly
- gambling
- underage drinking
- u.s. coast guard
- boat dealer
- raffish man
- reference to terry waite
- masculine insecurity
- falling into the ocean
- taking control of the situation
- rapscallion
- scallywag
- kook
- swindler
- man mistakenly thinks a woman is flirting with him
- flirting with married woman
- skinny dipping
- pimp
Where to Watch Captain Ron
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Captain Ron Cast
Kurt Russell leads the cast, with Martin Short and Mary Kay Place. Directed by Thom Eberhardt; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Thom Eberhardt
Also Starring in Captain Ron
· 6 moreCaptain Ron Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Captain Ron 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 26% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 56% User score
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Captain Ron Plot Summary
What happens in Captain Ron 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
Martin Harvey, a middle-aged office worker, finds himself trapped in a monotonous life in Chicago alongside his wife, Katherine, and their two children, Caroline and Ben. Their routine is disrupted by the unexpected inheritance of a 60-foot sailboat, previously owned by the legendary Hollywood star Clark Gable. This vessel, aptly named Wanderer, is docked on the beautiful island of St. Pomme de Terre (“Saint Potato”), and Martin initially sees it as an opportunity to sell. Although Katherine is wary at first, she relents to join him after their daughter Caroline announces her engagement.
Full summary
The whole story of Captain Ron, scene by scene
Captain Ron Box Office
Captain Ron grossed $22.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$22.5M
- US & Canada
- $22.5M
Captain Ron Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Captain Ron.
How Well Do You Know Captain Ron?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the sailboat inherited by Martin Harvey?
Cars in Captain Ron
22 cars on screen, including the 1957 Chevrolet Two-Ten and the 1963 Ford F-350.
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1963 Ford F-350 Important role -
1987 BMW 325i Cabrio E30 Minor role -
1990 Chevrolet K-1500 Minor role
Captain Ron Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Captain Ron - Kreuzfahrt ins Glück” and “Capitán Ron”.
- Also known as
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- Captain Ron - Kreuzfahrt ins Glück
- Capitán Ron
- Finché dura siamo a galla
- Капитан Рон
- Capitaine Ron
- Kapitán Ron
- Κάπτεν Ρον
- Ron kapitány
- Kaptan Ron
- Capitão Ron, o Louco Lobo dos Mares
- Kapitan Ron
- Капітан Рон
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- 캡틴 론
- Kapten Trubbel
- Capitán al agua
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Captain Ron FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Captain Ron, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Captain Ron?
Captain Ron runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Captain Ron released?
Captain Ron was released on September 18, 1992.
Who directed Captain Ron?
Captain Ron was directed by Thom Eberhardt.
More films by Thom Eberhardt Who is in the cast of Captain Ron?
Captain Ron stars Kurt Russell, Martin Short and Mary Kay Place, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Captain Ron?
In the US, Captain Ron is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Captain Ron make at the box office?
Captain Ron grossed $22.5 million worldwide.
How is Captain Ron rated?
Captain Ron has 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Captain Ron have a post-credit scene?
No. Captain Ron has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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