Cabin Boy (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1994, Cabin Boy is a comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Adam Resnick, running about 80 minutes. “He's Setting Sail On The High Seas... Without A Rudder, A Compass, Or A Clue!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A foul-mouthed finishing school graduate mistakenly winds up on an ill-fated fishing boat, and faces the wrath of a crew that considers him bad luck.
Who’s in it. Cabin Boy stars Chris Elliott as Nathanial Mayweather, Ritch Brinkley as Captain Graybar, James Gammon as Paps and Brian Doyle-Murray as Skunk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Cabin Boy has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.7M at the box office.
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 Cabin Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cabin Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cabin Boy (1994)?
- In US, Cabin Boy 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 Cabin Boy worth watching?
- Cabin Boy holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cabin Boy?
- Cabin Boy stars Chris Elliott, Ritch Brinkley, James Gammon, Brian Doyle-Murray and Brion James.
- When was Cabin Boy released?
- Cabin Boy was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.