Out to Sea (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 5.7

Out to Sea poster

Released in 1997, Out to Sea is a comedy and romance film directed by Martha Coolidge, running about 106 minutes. “Get ready to Rumba!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Care-free Charlie cons his widower brother-in-law Herb into an expenses-paid luxury cruise in search of rich, lonely ladies. The catch is that they are required to be dance hosts! With a tyrannical cruise director, and the luscious Liz and lovely Vivian, our heroes have lots of mis-adventures before they finally return to port.

Who’s in it. Out to Sea stars Jack Lemmon as Herb Sullivan, Walter Matthau as Charlie Gordon, Dyan Cannon as Liz LaBreche and Brent Spiner as Gil Godwyn, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Out to Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Out to Sea page.

If you liked it. Fans of Out to Sea tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Out to Sea (1997)?
In US, Out to Sea is available to 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 Out to Sea worth watching?
Out to Sea holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Out to Sea?
Out to Sea stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Dyan Cannon, Brent Spiner and Gloria DeHaven.
When was Out to Sea released?
Out to Sea was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.