---
title: "Jumping Ship"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/jumping-ship-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 68027
imdb_id: "tt0271172"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 53
content_rating: "G"
---

# Jumping Ship (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/jumping-ship-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Jumping Ship is a 2001 American adventure comedy-drama television movie and the sequel to the 1999 Disney Channel Original Movie, Horse Sense. Released in the United States on August 17, 2001, the film has a rating of TV-G and a runtime of one hour and thirty-two minutes. The story follows Michael, who has big plans to show his cousin Tommy a good time aboard a luxury yacht. However, Michael soon discovers that the yacht he has chartered is actually an old, rusted fishing boat instead. The situation changes dramatically when modern-day pirates begin to chase the fishing boat, forcing the boys to jump ship. As a result, the two cousins are left stranded on a desert island alongside the boat's captain, Jake Hunter. The film stars the brothers Joseph Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence, and Andrew Lawrence.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Lange

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **Anthony Brandon Wong** as *Frakes*
- **Jaime Passier-Armstrong** as *Jonas*
- **Martin Dingle Wall** as *Dante*
- **Todd William Worden** as *Mark Sanders*
- **Carly Movizio** as *Heather Hitt*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Jumping Ship online?
Jumping Ship is currently available to watch or stream on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Jumping Ship worth watching?
Jumping Ship holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 53 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging TV Movie, Family for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Jumping Ship and when was it released?
Jumping Ship is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Jumping Ship?
Jumping Ship was directed by Michael Lange.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Jumping Ship — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/68027)
- [Jumping Ship (TV Movie 2001) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0271172/fullcredits/)
- [Jumping Ship - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_Ship)
- [Jumping Ship (2001) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/68027-jumping-ship/cast)
- [Jumping Ship](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)

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