Captain Ron

1992·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic636.7Rotten Tomatoes26%52%

Where to watch

HooplaTubi TV

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Martin just wanted a nice, quiet family vacation. Instead, he got... Captain Ron

When mild-mannered Martin Harvey finds out that he has inherited a vintage yacht, he decides to take his family on a Caribbean vacation to retrieve the vessel. Upon arriving on a small island and realizing that the ship is in rough shape, Martin and his family end up with more than they bargained for as the roguish Captain Ron signs on to sail the boat to Miami. It doesn't take long before Ron's anything-goes antics get the Harveys into plenty of trouble.
Slapstick ComedyFamily Vacation Gone WrongCaribbean AdventureEccentric CharactersSituational HumorNautical MishapsMild ViolenceFeel-Good Movie

Crew

Directed by:
Thom Eberhardt, Richard Coad, Marty Eli Schwartz
Written by:
Thom Eberhardt, John Dwyer, John Dwyer
Produced by:
David Permut, Ric Rondell, Ric Rondell
Composed by:
Greg P. Russell, Nicholas Pike, Bobbi Banks

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Captain Ron

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Captain Ron legally?

HooplaTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Captain Ron worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Captain Ron rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Captain Ron?

1 h 40 min

Captain Ron runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Captain Ron?

Critics45
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Captain Ron higher (59) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Captain Ron a box office hit?

Budget$24 million
Box office$23 million

No. It cost about $24 million to make and earned $23 million worldwide, 94% of its budget.

What language is Captain Ron in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Captain Ron?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Captain Ron in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Captain Ron use?

The Alleged CarMale GazeSpit TakeCaptain's LogBilingual BonusFun with HomophonesMajor Injury UnderreactionBratty Teenage DaughterPrecision F-StrikeStrip PokerWaking Non SequiturBig Damn Heroesand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Captain Ron, including The Alleged Car, Male Gaze, Spit Take.

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