Going Overboard (1989): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Going Overboard is a 1989 comedy directed by Valerie Breiman, starring Adam Sandler and Billy Zane. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes. IMDb users rate it 1.8/10. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Howdy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Valerie Breiman
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Trimark Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Going Overboard About?
The premise of Going Overboard without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A promising young comedian, Schecky Moskowitz, finds himself working as a crew member on a cruise ship where a Miss Universe competition is taking place. He encounters Dickie Diamond, a fellow comedian and notorious womanizer. Their interactions are complicated when a group of terrorists attempts to seize control of the ship. Schecky must then find a way to protect the passengers and resolve the dangerous situation.
Going Overboard Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- talking to the camera
- breaking the fourth wall
- vomiting
- assassin
- dictator
- arrogance
- sexual fantasy
- nightmare
- f word
- bar
- daydream
- friendship between men
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- best friend
- two word title
- boat
- ship
- general
- animated opening credits
- cigar smoking
- murderous fantasy
- hitman
- cruise ship
- f rated
- lead actor's first film
- waiter
- stand up comedian
- rock music
- awkward situation
- worker
- construction worker
- talking to oneself
- checking for bad breath
- slapstick comedy
- biblical reference
- presumed dead
- mistaken belief that someone is dead
- fight
- fan
- cheering crowd
- playing guitar
- playing electric guitar
- priest
- mourning
- locked door
- screaming woman
- lost hat
- hat
- camera shot of bare feet
- drunkenness
- employer employee relationship
Where to Watch Going Overboard
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Going Overboard Cast
Adam Sandler leads the cast, with Billy Zane. Directed by Valerie Breiman.
- Director Valerie Breiman
Going Overboard Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Going Overboard 1.8/10.
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IMDb 1.8 /10
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TMDB 23% User score
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Going Overboard Plot Summary
What happens in Going Overboard from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Shecky Moskowitz, portrayed by Adam Sandler, finds himself in a comedic predicament as a struggling comedian aboard a lively cruise ship. Despite his aspirations, Shecky’s moment in the spotlight comes under unusual circumstances when the regular insult comedian, Dickie Diamond, played by Scott LaRose, is believed to have dramatically fallen overboard and met his demise. Little do they know, Dickie is merely locked away in the men’s room!
Full summary
The whole story of Going Overboard, scene by scene
Going Overboard Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Going Overboard.
How Well Do You Know Going Overboard?
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 Shecky Moskowitz's job on the cruise ship?
Going Overboard Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Comédia em Alto Mar” and “The Unsinkable Shecky Moskowitz”.
- Also known as
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- Comédia em Alto Mar
- The Unsinkable Shecky Moskowitz
- Babes Ahoy
- Adam Sandler's Love Boat - Tiefe Blicke auf hoher See
- Adam Sandler's Love Boat
- Furcsa fickók a fedélzeten
- Всех за борт
- Ir ao Mar
- 고잉 오버보드
- ליפול מהסיפון
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Going Overboard FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Going Overboard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Going Overboard?
Going Overboard runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Going Overboard released?
Going Overboard was released on May 12, 1989.
Who directed Going Overboard?
Going Overboard was directed by Valerie Breiman.
More films by Valerie Breiman Who is in the cast of Going Overboard?
Going Overboard stars Adam Sandler and Billy Zane.
Where can I watch Going Overboard?
In the US, Going Overboard is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Howdy and MovieSphere+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Going Overboard rated?
Going Overboard has 1.8/10 on IMDb and 23% on TMDB.
Does Going Overboard have a post-credit scene?
No. Going Overboard has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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