Overboard (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1987, Overboard is a comedy and romance film directed by Garry Marshall, running about 112 minutes. “From opulence... to rags... to love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Heiress Joanna Stayton hires carpenter Dean Proffitt to build a closet on her yacht—and refuses to pay him for the project when it's done. But after Joanna accidentally falls overboard and loses her memory, Dean sees an opportunity to get even.
Who’s in it. Overboard stars Goldie Hawn as Joanna Stayton / Annie Proffitt, Kurt Russell as Dean Proffitt, Edward Herrmann as Grant Stayton III and Katherine Helmond as Edith Mintz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Overboard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV 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 Overboard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Overboard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Overboard (1987)?
- In US, Overboard is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Overboard worth watching?
- Overboard holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Overboard?
- Overboard stars Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann, Katherine Helmond and Mike Hagerty.
- When was Overboard released?
- Overboard was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.