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Overboard (1987)

โ€œFrom opulence... to rags... to love.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 1,046 votes 1h 52m pg ComedyRomance

#23 of 59 films from 1987 #917 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Garry Marshall ยท Written by Leslie Dixon

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Overview

Heiress Joanna Stayton hires carpenter Dean Proffitt to build a closet on her yachtโ€”and refuses to pay him for the project when it's done. But after Joanna accidentally falls overboard and loses her memory, Dean sees an opportunity to get even.

Cast

Goldie Hawnas Joanna Stayton / Annie Proffitt
Kurt Russellas Dean Proffitt
Edward Herrmannas Grant Stayton III
Mike Hagertyas Billy Pratt
Katherine Helmondas Edith Mintz
Roddy McDowallas Andrew
Jared Rushtonas Charlie Proffitt
Jeffrey Wisemanas Joey Proffitt
Brian Priceas Travis Proffitt
Jamie Wildas Greg Proffitt
Harvey Milleras Dr. Norman Korman
Frank Campanellaas Captain Karl
Frank Buxtonas Elk Cove: Wilbur Budd
Henry Alan Milleras Dr. Norman Korman (as Harvey Alan Miller)

Facts

Release dateDecember 16, 1987
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) โ€” about the same as the 1987 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$22,000,000
Box office$26,700,000 (1.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0093693

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Questions

How long is Overboard?
Overboard runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is Overboard worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,046 votes, which places it #23 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 63%) and #917 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Overboard?
Overboard was directed by Garry Marshall. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Pretty Woman (1990), The Princess Diaries (2001), Frankie and Johnny (1991).
Who stars in Overboard?
Goldie Hawn as Joanna Stayton / Annie Proffitt; Kurt Russell as Dean Proffitt; Edward Herrmann as Grant Stayton III; Mike Hagerty as Billy Pratt; Katherine Helmond as Edith Mintz; Roddy McDowall as Andrew.
What is Overboard rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Overboard?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3697.

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