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Overboard

PG19871h 52mGarry Marshall
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 46% · Metacritic 53
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"From opulence... to rags... to love."

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.

ComedyRomance
AmnesiaMother RoleRich Woman Poor ManWorking ClassFish Out Of WaterHillbillySingle FatherHeiressCarpenterOpposites Attract

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What is Overboard (1987) 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 stars in Overboard?

Overboard stars Goldie Hawn (Joanna Stayton / Annie Proffitt), Kurt Russell (Dean Proffitt), Edward Herrmann (Grant Stayton III), Mike Hagerty (Billy Pratt), Katherine Helmond (Edith Mintz). The film was directed by Garry Marshall.

How long is Overboard?

Overboard has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated PG.

Is Overboard worth watching?

Overboard holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 46. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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