

Overboard
“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.
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?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon 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
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.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Overboard

Goldie Hawn
Joanna Stayton / Annie Proffitt

Kurt Russell
Dean Proffitt

Edward Herrmann
Grant Stayton III

Mike Hagerty
Billy Pratt

Katherine Helmond
Edith Mintz

Roddy McDowall
Andrew

Jared Rushton
Charlie Proffitt
Jeffrey Wiseman
Joey Proffitt
Brian Price
Travis Proffitt
Jamie Wild
Greg Proffitt

Frank Campanella
Captain Karl
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.











