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Going Overboard

1989·Movie
1h 37min·R
16
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb1.8Metacritic–1.4Rotten Tomatoes–11%
IMDb1.8Metacritic–1.4Rotten Tomatoes–11%

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Show business

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

In the world of comedy, it's sink or swim.

A struggling young comedian takes a menial job on a cruise ship where he hopes for his big chance to make it in the world of cruise ship comedy.
Cruise Ship ComedyStand-Up DreamsPhysical HumorBeauty PageantsZany AnticsShowbiz SatireCampyFast-PacedSilly

Crew

Directed by:
Valerie Breiman
Written by:
Valerie Breiman, Adam Rifkin
Produced by:
Adam Rifkin, Mark Daniel Jones, Randolf Turrow
Composed by:
Bill W. Benton, Bob Minkler, John J. Stephens

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Going Overboard legally?

Fandango at Home FreePlexMovieSphere+Tubi TVHowdy

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Is Going Overboard worth watching?

16
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 17/100 (IMDb 1.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Going Overboard rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Going Overboard?

1 h 37 min

Going Overboard runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is Going Overboard in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Going Overboard?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Going Overboard in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Going Overboard use?

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TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Going Overboard, including Pink Is for Sissies, Slap-Slap-Kiss, I Resemble That Remark!.