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Overboard(1987)

1h 52mComedy, RomanceEnglish
6.8/10
986 user ratings

From opulence... to rags... to love.

Overview

Heiress Joanna Stayton hires carpenter Dean Proffitt to build a closet on her yacht—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.

Director

Garry Marshall

Studio

Star Partners

Budget

$22M

Revenue

$27M

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Cast

Goldie Hawn

Goldie Hawn

as Joanna Stayton / Annie Proffitt

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

as Dean Proffitt

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

as Grant Stayton III

Mike Hagerty

Mike Hagerty

as Billy Pratt

Katherine Helmond

Katherine Helmond

as Edith Mintz

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

as Andrew

Jared Rushton

Jared Rushton

as Charlie Proffitt

Jeffrey Wiseman

as Joey Proffitt

Brian Price

as Travis Proffitt

Jamie Wild

as Greg Proffitt

Frank Campanella

Frank Campanella

as Captain Karl

Henry Alan Miller

as Dr. Norman Korman (as Harvey Alan Miller)

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1987

Runtime

1h 52m

Language

English

Rating

6.8 / 10

Budget

$22M

Box Office

$27M

Production Companies

Star Partners • Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Where can I watch Overboard?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Overboard (1987).

What is Overboard about?

Heiress Joanna Stayton hires carpenter Dean Proffitt to build a closet on her yacht—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.

Who directed Overboard?

Overboard was directed by Garry Marshall and released in 1987. It is a comedy, romance film.

How long is Overboard?

Overboard has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).

Who stars in Overboard?

The cast of Overboard includes 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 and more.

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