Overboard

PG 6.9
1987 1 hr 52 min Comedy , Romance

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.

  • Cast:
    Goldie Hawn , Kurt Russell , Edward Herrmann , Mike Hagerty , Katherine Helmond , Roddy McDowall , Jared Rushton

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Reviews

ChanBot
1987/12/16

i must have seen a different film!!

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Megamind
1987/12/17

To all those who have watched it: I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.

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InformationRap
1987/12/18

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

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Loui Blair
1987/12/19

It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

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mattkratz
1987/12/20

This is a good "revenge" comedy where snobbish rich lady Goldie Hawn treats carpenter Kurt Russell like dirt after he doesn't do a job right-in fact, she pretty much treats everyone that way. After she falls off her yacht and gets amnesia, he finds her and gets revenge by reinventing her as his "wife." Hilarity ensues, as does formula. This is funny and enjoyable and a good showcase for the stars. I really liked it. The opening scenes on the yacht were my favorites, like with Hawn's disapproval over the cabinets Russell had built and the scene with the caviar. I also liked the hospital scenes. You will like it too.*** out of ****

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maedurant-238-444230
1987/12/21

I've rated this film 9/10 because I just love it, a brilliant classic that will be forever funny. One of those films that I can just watch again and again or whenever I'm bored. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are both hilarious and their chemistry is so real, it's no wonder they are together in real life. Not to forget the stellar cast including the brilliant late Edward Herrmann and Roddy McDowall, Katherine Helmond and Bad Billy Pratt Mike Hagerty. Watch this film and then watch it again and again

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Armand
1987/12/22

not bad script, a lot of humor, inspired cast, mark of a modern fairy tale, clash between life stiles. one of adorable films who reminds emotions and fresh state of childhood. seductive at all, chain of adventures and hilarious situations, almost crazy in few scenes, film about responsibilities and values of life, it is a good occasion for meeting the spirit of a period, a nice love story, few real good actors in a film far to have great ambitions. more than a comedy, it is interesting for the simple message. and for kids. for Ken Russell who is perfect for his role - maybe, too good - and for Goldie Hawn who use her potential in right manner.

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drpakmanrains
1987/12/23

As I write this review, I have just watched this delightful comedy for what is about the 15th time, and it still is one of my all-time favorites. Yes it is formulaic, predictable, and often overdone. Yes it's true that if this were to happen in real life it would be criminal, and punishable to the extreme. Yet it manages to be both funny and heart-warming, with some eternal truths thrown in about values and what is important in life. Also it has some original ideas, such as building a miniature golf course and not going overboard (No pun intended) on school achievement and test scores. Despite the fact that this was not made to be an Oscar contender, it nevertheless is as close to a perfect comedy as I own in my huge DVD collection, and is a favorite of mine and most of my friends. If you can't enjoy this, I honestly feel sorry for you; you need to lighten up.

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