

Jumping Ship
Michael has big plans to show his cousin Tommy a good time aboard a luxury yacht until he discovers that the yacht he's chartered is actually an old rusted fishing boat. But when modern-day pirates chase the fishing boat, the boys are forced to jump ship, leaving them stranded on a desert island with the boat's captain, Jake Hunter.
Where to watch Jumping Ship in United States
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Where is Jumping Ship streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
About Jumping Ship
Jumping Ship is a 2001 English-language tv movie, family and drama film directed by Michael Lange. The cast is led by Joey Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence, Andrew Lawrence. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
Jumping Ship was produced in United States of America. It was released on August 17, 2001, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Michael Lange
- Writers
- Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes
- Release date
- August 17, 2001
- OTT release
- August 17, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
Jumping Ship cast & crew
Jumping Ship was directed by Michael Lange and written by Carey Hayes and Chad Hayes.
The cast features Joey Lawrence as Michael Woods, Matthew Lawrence as Jake Hunter, Andrew Lawrence as Tommy Biggs, Susan Walters as Jules Biggs, Stephen Burleigh as Glenn Woods, and Anthony Brandon Wong as Frakes.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Phil Marshall, cinematography is by David Burr, and it was produced by Diane Gutterud and Andrea Baynes.
Is Jumping Ship worth watching?
Jumping Ship holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 52 ratings, a solidly received tv movie films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy tv movie, family, and drama, Jumping Ship is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Jumping Ship
In United States, you can stream Jumping Ship on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on August 17, 2001.
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Cast of Jumping Ship

Joey Lawrence
Michael Woods

Matthew Lawrence
Jake Hunter

Andrew Lawrence
Tommy Biggs

Susan Walters
Jules Biggs
Stephen Burleigh
Glenn Woods

Anthony Brandon Wong
Frakes

Jaime Passier-Armstrong
Jonas

Martin Dingle Wall
Dante
Todd William Worden
Mark Sanders
Carly Movizio
Heather Hitt

Jack Heywood
Valet
Adrian De Vito
Limo Driver
Jumping Ship — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Jumping Ship in United States?
Jumping Ship is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is Jumping Ship on Disney Plus?
Yes — Jumping Ship is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Jumping Ship in?
Jumping Ship is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Jumping Ship?
Jumping Ship runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Jumping Ship rated?
Jumping Ship is rated G. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 52 ratings.
▸When did Jumping Ship release on OTT?
Jumping Ship became available digitally on August 17, 2001.











