Overboard (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Overboard is a 1987 romantic comedy directed by Garry Marshall, starring Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $26.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 24% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 1.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Garry Marshall
- Original language
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English - Studio
- MGM/UA Distribution Company
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Overboard About?
The premise of Overboard without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A single mother devises a clever plan that takes a surprising turn when a wealthy, self-centered man loses his memory and believes they are married. He then attempts to bond with his supposed family, leading to humorous situations. As the deception continues, the woman finds her own feelings challenged and must decide whether to maintain the elaborate scheme and the complications that arise from it.
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
Overboard Cast
Kurt Russell leads the cast, with Goldie Hawn. Directed by Garry Marshall.
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Director Garry Marshall
More from Garry Marshall
More films directed by Garry Marshall, best-rated first: Frankie and Johnny, Nothing in Common, The Flamingo Kid and Pretty Woman.
Overboard Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Overboard 24% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 1.8/10.
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IMDb 1.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 24% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 68% User score
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Overboard Plot Summary
What happens in Overboard from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Joanna Mintz Stayton is a snobbish socialite who lives in luxury with her husband, Grant Stayton III. While their yacht is being repaired in the rough-and-tumble fishing village of Elk Cove, she hires Dean Proffitt, a widowed carpenter with four boisterous sons, to remodel her closet. Dean delivers solid craftsmanship, but Joanna dismisses his work because he used oak instead of cedar, a detail she never even asked for. When Dean refuses to redo the job for free, a heated argument erupts and she dramatically tosses him and his tool kit into the water.
Full summary
The whole story of Overboard, scene by scene
Overboard Box Office
Overboard grossed $26.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$26.7M
- US & Canada
- $26.7M
Overboard Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Joanna Falls Off the Boat
How Well Do You Know Overboard?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What is Dean Proffitt's profession?
Cars in Overboard
15 cars on screen, including the 1963 Dodge D-200 and the 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II.
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1963 Dodge D-200 Main role -
1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Minor role -
1958 Chevrolet Task-Force Apache Minor role -
1986 Ford Taurus Minor role
Overboard Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “小迷糊表错情” and “Hombre Nuevo Vida Nueva”.
- Also known as
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- 小迷糊表错情
- Hombre Nuevo Vida Nueva
- Um Salto para a Felicidade
- Dama za burtą
- Зa бoртом
- 落水姻缘
- しおかぜのいたずら
- Overboard – Ein Goldfisch fällt ins Wasser
- Overboard - Ein Goldfisch fällt ins Wasser
- Pige overbord
- Una coppia alla deriva
- Güvertede
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- Un couple à la mer
- За бортом
- Un mar de líos
- A vasmacska kölykei
- Přes palubu
- Tjejen som föll överbord
- Peste bord
- Γυναίκα Στη Θάλασσα
- נשואה לשניים
- Za Burtą
- 환상의 커플
- Зад борда
- Yli laidan
- La belle naufragée
- Hombre nuevo, vida nueva
- Cez palubu
- 潮風のいたずら
- Už borto
- Lažna žena iz mora
- Home a l’aigua
- Üle parda
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Overboard FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Overboard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Overboard?
Overboard runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Overboard released?
Overboard was released on December 16, 1987.
Who directed Overboard?
Overboard was directed by Garry Marshall.
More films by Garry Marshall Who is in the cast of Overboard?
Overboard stars Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn.
How much did Overboard make at the box office?
Overboard grossed $26.7 million worldwide.
How is Overboard rated?
Overboard has 1.8/10 on IMDb, 24% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Overboard have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Overboard has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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