Overboard (1987)

A cruel but beautiful heiress mocks and cheats a hired carpenter. When she gets amnesia after an accident, he decides to introduce her to regular life by convincing her they're husband and wife.

Director:

Garry Marshall

Writer:

Leslie Dixon

Stars:

Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Goldie Hawn	...	Joanna / Annie
Kurt Russell	...	Dean Proffitt
Edward Herrmann	...	Grant Stayton III
Katherine Helmond	...	Edith Mintz
Mike Hagerty	...	Billy Pratt (as Michael Hagerty)
Roddy McDowall	...	Andrew
Jared Rushton	...	Charlie
Jeffrey Wiseman	...	Joey
Brian Price	...	Travis
Jamie Wild	...	Greg
Frank Campanella	...	Captain Karl
Harvey Miller	...	Dr. Norman Korman (as Harvey Alan Miller)
Frank Buxton	...	Elk Cove: Wilbur Budd
Carol Williard	...	Elk Cove: Rose Budd
Doris Hess	...	Elk Cove: Adele Burbridge

Storyline

Dr Joanna hires country carpenter Dean to build a closet on her yacht. When the two don't see eye-to-eye, Dean is left unpaid while Joannard sets sail. The following day, Joanna is fished out of the sea, after falling overboard, suffering from amnesia. Dean sees a neat way to regain the money she owes him... he tells her she's his wife; that way Dean gets a free housekeeper and mother for his four kids.

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Plot Keywords:

carpenter | amnesia | yacht | coast guard | single father | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English French Portuguese

Release Date:

16 December 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Yli laidan

Filming Locations:

Newport, Oregon, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,880,006, 20 December 1987

Gross USA:

$26,713,187

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$26,713,187

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Star Partners, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min 112 min (TCM print)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell's own young kids were always with them while making the film. Their youngest, Wyatt Russell, took his first steps on the set.

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Goofs

When they play netball, the actors cast shadows on shadows which indicate additional artificial lighting.

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Quotes

Grant Stayton: [on Joanna's yacht, the "Immaculata"] ... Joanna, I want you tonight - How can you have your period EVERY WEEK?
Joanna Stayton/Annie Proffitt: [they're shown in bed together; Grant is glued to "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"] ... Must you watch that THING incessantly?
Grant Stayton: Yes, I must. It has a tawdry, escapist quality that sooths my nerves.
Joanna Stayton/Annie Proffitt: What YOU have to escape from, I can't possibly imagine... Grant, I left my wedding ring on the deck.
Grant Stayton: Well, what can I do?
Joanna Stayton/Annie Proffitt: Go and get it.
Grant Stayton: It's after midnight.
Joanna Stayton/Annie Proffitt: I don't care. I want it now.
Grant Stayton: ...
[...]

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Crazy Credits

At the very end of the credits, you can hear three horn blasts.

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Connections

Referenced in The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)

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Soundtracks

I LOVE YOU MADLY
Written and Performed by Harvey Miller

User Reviews

Cute Movie

Each time this movie appears on cable television I cannot help but watch it. I've probably seen it about 5 times by now. It is not the best movie I've seen, but something about it is magnetic. Yes, the plot is as predictable as can be, but it is a good story. The central characters are likeable as well as some of the supporting players (especially Roddy McDowall as Goldie's long-suffering servant). It's a good movie if you're looking for a few laughs and to feel happy, because that is what Overboard generates.