Overboard 1987
“From opulence... to rags... to love.”
What is Overboard?
"Overboard" is a film about a hired carpenter and an heiress. The heiress, Joanna Stayton, hires the carpenter to build a closet on her yacht.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 16, 1987
- Studios
- Star Partners, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
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Overview
"Overboard" is a film about a hired carpenter and an heiress. The heiress, Joanna Stayton, hires the carpenter to build a closet on her yacht. After the project is completed, Joanna refuses to pay the carpenter for his work. The carpenter, Dean Proffitt, is left unpaid for the project. An incident occurs where Joanna falls overboard and loses her memory. Following this event, Dean sees an opportunity to address the situation with Joanna.
Should you watch it?
“A rich heiress loses her memory and her carpenter plots revenge.”
- Humorous clash of class differences
- Charmingly romantic storyline
- Relies on a familiar amnesia premise
- May feel formulaic
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted romantic comedies about class swaps.
The PG‑rated film offers mild romance and comedy suitable for general audiences.
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What is the basic premise of Overboard?
It follows a wealthy heiress who hires a carpenter to build a closet, then loses her memory after falling overboard, prompting the carpenter to seek revenge.
What genre does Overboard belong to?
Overboard is a comedy and romance film.
What is the film's rating and runtime?
Overboard is rated PG and runs approximately 1 hour 52 minutes.
When was Overboard released?
It was released in the United States on December 16, 1987.
Is Overboard appropriate for younger viewers?
With a PG rating and light romantic comedy content, it is generally suitable for younger audiences.