This movie wouldn’t make any of my top 20 lists (if I took the time to create some) but I think it is a charming film, and that is quite an accomplishment. Because if it weren’t for the talented ensemble main actors, Garry Marshall directing, and a witty script (the writer has Pay it Forward and others on her resume), this movie could easily have been a stinker. As it is, it has a lot of laughs, cute child actors,…
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.
Top Cast
Goldie Hawn
Joanna Stayton / Annie Proffitt
Kurt Russell
Dean Proffitt
Edward Herrmann
Grant Stayton III
Mike Hagerty
Billy Pratt
Katherine Helmond
Edith Mintz
Roddy McDowall
Andrew
Jared Rushton
Charlie Proffitt
Jeffrey Wiseman
Joey Proffitt
Brian Price
Travis Proffitt
Jamie Wild
Greg Proffitt
Frank Campanella
Captain Karl
Henry Alan Miller
Dr. Norman Korman (as Harvey Alan Miller)
Frank Buxton
Elk Cove: Wilbur Budd
Carol Williard
Elk Cove: Rose Budd
Doris Hess
Elk Cove: Adele Burbridge
Ed Cree
Elk Cove: Thud Gittman
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FAQ about Overboard
What is Overboard about?
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.
When was Overboard released?
Overboard was released in 1987.
What genres does Overboard belong to?
Overboard is categorised as Comedy, Romance.
Who stars in Overboard?
The cast of Overboard includes Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann, Mike Hagerty, Katherine Helmond.