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Overboard

1987Movie1 h 52 minPG

ComedyRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic537.6Rotten Tomatoes46%74%

A romantic, nostalgic comedy movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Amnesia Plot
  • Fish-out-of-Water Humor
  • Charming & Wholesome
  • 80s Nostalgia
  • Family Dynamics
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Iconic Chemistry
  • Rewatchable Comfort

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Garry Marshall
Written by
Leslie Dixon
Produced by
Anthea Sylbert, Alexandra Rose
Music by
Alan Silvestri

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 16, 1987 · 1 h 52 min · PG

Released
December 16, 1987
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$22 million
Box office
$27 million
Available in
91 countries

Tropes

Reckless Gun Usage, Rich in Dollars, Poor in Sense, Only Sane Man +9

  • Reckless Gun Usage
  • Rich in Dollars, Poor in Sense
  • Only Sane Man
  • Abhorrent Admirer
  • Accidental Misnaming
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Meaningful Name
  • Shout-Out
  • Star-Crossed Lovers
  • A Taste of Their Own Medicine
  • High-Class Gloves
  • Morality Pet

12 of 103 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Overboard?"

Questions about Overboard

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Overboard worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is Overboard okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Overboard good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Overboard make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

What tropes does Overboard use?

Reckless Gun UsageRich in Dollars, Poor in SenseOnly Sane ManAbhorrent AdmirerAccidental MisnamingBait-and-SwitchMeaningful NameShout-OutStar-Crossed LoversA Taste of Their Own MedicineHigh-Class GlovesMorality Petand 91 more

TV Tropes lists 103 tropes for it, including Reckless Gun Usage, Rich in Dollars, Poor in Sense, and Only Sane Man.