Jumping Ship (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2001, Jumping Ship is a comedy, drama, family and tv movie film directed by Michael Lange, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Joseph, Matthew and Andrew Lawrence (TV's Brotherly Love) star in this thrilling, action-packed sequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie Horse Sense. It's first-class adventure on the high seas for Michael Woods (Joseph Lawrence) and his cousin (Andrew Lawrence) when they charter a private yacht for a fun-filled cruise off the coast of Australia. But the yacht turns out to be a broken-down fishing boat complete with rusting hull! When they find themselves being chased by modern-day pirates, they decide that Jumping Ship with the boat's captain Jake Hunter (Matthew Lawrence) is the only option. Stranded on a desert island without any conveniences from home, these three castaways must work together as a team if they hope to survive and be rescued.
Who’s in it. Jumping Ship stars Joey Lawrence as Michael Woods, Matthew Lawrence as Jake Hunter, Andrew Lawrence as Tommy Biggs and Stephen Collins as Gardner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Jumping Ship has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jumping Ship page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jumping Ship tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jumping Ship (2001)?
- In US, Jumping Ship is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jumping Ship worth watching?
- Jumping Ship holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jumping Ship?
- Jumping Ship stars Joey Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence, Andrew Lawrence, Stephen Collins and Jaime Passier-Armstrong.
- When was Jumping Ship released?
- Jumping Ship was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.