Man Overboard (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1980, Man Overboard is an adventure and family film directed by Jaromír Borek, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Ten-year-old David joins a sailing club. He trains hard and helps repair the sailing boats, but people have to take turns actually sailing. The club chairman Vala wants David to sail with his son Olda. Olda's previous team mate Béda has grown too fast, but with little David Olda could win a place on the regatta to Finland. Olda is arrogant and accustomed to winning with little effort; he bullies David and calls him "Greenhorn". He makes David his servant and blames him when things go wrong.
Who’s in it. Man Overboard stars Viktor Král as David Kubicek, René Bilek as Olda Vala, Slávka Španková and Ivan Vyskočil as Kocour, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Man Overboard has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man Overboard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man Overboard tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man Overboard (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man Overboard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man Overboard worth watching?
- Man Overboard holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Man Overboard?
- Man Overboard stars Viktor Král, René Bilek, Slávka Španková, Ivan Vyskočil and Alois Švehlík.
- When was Man Overboard released?
- Man Overboard was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.