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Overboard

  • 19871987
  • PGPG
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
59K
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POPULARITY
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Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in Overboard (1987)
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  • Comedy
  • Romance
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 that they're husband ... Read allA 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 that they're husband and wife.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 that they're husband and wife.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
59K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,217
72
  • Director
    • Garry Marshall
  • Writer
    • Leslie Dixon
  • Stars
    • Goldie Hawn
    • Kurt Russell
    • Edward Herrmann
Top credits
  • Director
    • Garry Marshall
  • Writer
    • Leslie Dixon
  • Stars
    • Goldie Hawn
    • Kurt Russell
    • Edward Herrmann
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 169User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:24
    Official Trailer

    Photos115

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    Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in Overboard (1987)
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    Kurt Russell in Overboard (1987)
    Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in Overboard (1987)
    Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Brian Price, Jared Rushton, Jamie Wild, and Jeffrey Wiseman in Overboard (1987)
    Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in Overboard (1987)
    Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in Overboard (1987)
    Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in Overboard (1987)
    Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in Overboard (1987)

    Top cast

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    Goldie Hawn
    Goldie Hawn
    • Joannaas Joanna…
    Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell
    • Dean Proffittas Dean Proffitt
    Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann
    • Grant Stayton IIIas Grant Stayton III
    Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond
    • Edith Mintzas Edith Mintz
    Mike Hagerty
    Mike Hagerty
    • Billy Prattas Billy Pratt
    • (as Michael Hagerty)
    Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall
    • Andrewas Andrew
    Jared Rushton
    Jared Rushton
    • Charlie Proffittas Charlie Proffitt
    Jeffrey Wiseman
    • Joey Proffittas Joey Proffitt
    Brian Price
    • Travis Proffittas Travis Proffitt
    Jamie Wild
    • Greg Proffittas Greg Proffitt
    Frank Campanella
    Frank Campanella
    • Captain Karlas Captain Karl
    Harvey Miller
    • Dr. Norman Kormanas Dr. Norman Korman
    • (as Harvey Alan Miller)
    Frank Buxton
    Frank Buxton
    • Elk Cove: Wilbur Buddas Elk Cove: Wilbur Budd
    Carol Williard
    • Elk Cove: Rose Buddas Elk Cove: Rose Budd
    Doris Hess
    • Elk Cove: Adele Burbridgeas Elk Cove: Adele Burbridge
    Ed Cree
    • Elk Cove: Thud Gittmanas Elk Cove: Thud Gittman
    Mona Lyden
    • Elk Cove: Gertieas Elk Cove: Gertie
    Lucinda Crosby
    • Elk Cove: Waitressas Elk Cove: Waitress
    • Director
      • Garry Marshall
    • Writer
      • Leslie Dixon
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Kurt Russell says that this and Captain Ron (1992) are the two movies everyone seems to have on their boats.
    • Goofs
      When Annie visits the principal, the teddy bear on her desk jumps about between shots.
    • Quotes

      Annie: Mrs. Burbridge, would you come over here for a moment? Has it escaped your attention that these children have head-to-toe poison oak?

      Adele Burbridge: Well, no, I... well, yes, but...

      Annie: But what? My children are in need of medical assistance! And you can sit here and smugly lecture me on the importance of tests? Tests which exist to pigeonhole children's potential, a thing which cannot possibly be measured, least of all by anal-compulsive huns! And my husband may be a "large child," but that's none of your business! And my children may be rotten, but they're mine. And I think that they're bright, and sensitive, so I have no doubts whatsoever about their intelligence. I do, however, have serious doubts about yours!

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the credits, you can hear three horn blasts.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Moonstruck/Overboard/September/*Batteries Not Included/Ironweed (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Something Special
      Written and Performed by Randy Newman

      Produced by James Newton Howard

    User reviews169

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A guilty pleasure.
    Being a guy must make the fact that I like this film so much a guilty pleasure because it really is a chick-flick with capital C. I usually do not like to rate romantic comedies very high unless they have a different story and Overboard certainly has a different and (I think) original story. If you can get past the fact that the male lead is deceiving a woman with amnesia then you're going to love this movie. The acting is very, very good. I don't usually like Kurt Russel but I think he is near perfect in this role. Goldie Hawn is excellent and I must say that she was quite good looking in her younger days. I never really laughed out loud during the movie but I sat through the whole movie with and involuntary smile on my face because of the cute dialog and the slow change in the characters. The other cast members are also quite good. I found Edward Herrmannto be the most interesting character in the movie but he wasn't used enough. The emotions portrayed by the characters seem genuine which is a nice change from many other romantic comedies *cough* Pretty Woman *cough* and the on-screen chemistry between Russel and Hawn was undeniable.

    All in all a very recommendable and highly enjoyable movie.

    8/10
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    FAQ1

    • Where is the dock that the yacht is moored at in the opening scene when Kurt drives across the bridge?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Yli laidan
    • Filming locations
      • Newport, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Star Partners
      • Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,713,187
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,880,006
      • Dec 20, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $26,713,187
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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