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Overboard

1987·Movie·PG·112 min·★ 6.8(1,038)

“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.

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Where to watch Overboard in United States

Can I watch Overboard in United States? Yes — you can stream Overboard in United States on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open Overboard there. Availability last verified on September 24, 2026.

Where is Overboard streaming around the world?

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AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
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FranceAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads—

About Overboard

Overboard is a 1987 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Garry Marshall. The cast is led by Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Overboard was produced by Star Partners, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on December 16, 1987, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $22 million, it went on to gross $27 million worldwide.

Director
Garry Marshall
Writers
Leslie Dixon
Release date
December 16, 1987
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$22 million
Box office
$27 million
Production
Star Partners, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Overboard cast & crew

Overboard was directed by Garry Marshall and written by Leslie Dixon.

The cast features Goldie Hawn as Joanna Stayton / Annie Proffitt, Kurt Russell as Dean Proffitt, Edward Herrmann as Grant Stayton III, Mike Hagerty as Billy Pratt, Katherine Helmond as Edith Mintz, and Roddy McDowall as Andrew.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alan Silvestri, cinematography is by John A. Alonzo, and it was produced by Roddy McDowall and Alexandra Rose.

Is Overboard worth watching?

Overboard holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 1,038 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, Overboard is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Overboard

In United States, you can stream Overboard on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, and Fawesome, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Overboard

Goldie Hawn

Goldie Hawn

Joanna Stayton / Annie Proffitt

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Dean Proffitt

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Grant Stayton III

Mike Hagerty

Mike Hagerty

Billy Pratt

Katherine Helmond

Katherine Helmond

Edith Mintz

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Andrew

Jared Rushton

Jared Rushton

Charlie Proffitt

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Jeffrey Wiseman

Joey Proffitt

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Brian Price

Travis Proffitt

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Jamie Wild

Greg Proffitt

Frank Campanella

Frank Campanella

Captain Karl

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Henry Alan Miller

Dr. Norman Korman (as Harvey Alan Miller)

Overboard — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Overboard in United States?

Overboard is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy in United States.

▸Is Overboard on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Overboard is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

▸What language is Overboard in?

Overboard is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Overboard?

Overboard runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).

▸What is Overboard rated?

Overboard is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 1,038 ratings.

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