Going Overboard (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 2.3
Released in 1989, Going Overboard is a comedy film directed by Valerie Breiman, running about 97 minutes. “In the world of comedy, it's sink or swim.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Going Overboard stars Adam Sandler as Schecky Moskowitz, Scott LaRose as Dickie Diamond, Tom Hodges as Bob / Schecky's Mother and Lisa Collins as Ellen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.3/10, Going Overboard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Going Overboard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Going Overboard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Going Overboard (1989)?
- In US, Going Overboard is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Going Overboard worth watching?
- Going Overboard holds an audience score of 2.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Going Overboard?
- Going Overboard stars Adam Sandler, Scott LaRose, Tom Hodges, Lisa Collins and Adam Rifkin.
- When was Going Overboard released?
- Going Overboard was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.