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Cast & Crew

Garry Marshall
As Drummer (uncredited)
Garry Marshall
Director
Roddy McDowall
As Andrew
Edward Herrmann
As Grant Stayton III
Héctor Elizondo
As Garbage Scow Skipper (uncredited)
Kurt Russell
As Dean Proffitt
Sven-Ole Thorsen
As Olaf, Stayton Flunky (uncredited)
Goldie Hawn
As Joanna Stayton / Annie Proffitt

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Overboard is a romantic comedy film about a wealthy heiress, Joanna Stayton, who falls overboard and loses her memory. A carpenter, Dean Proffitt, sees an opportunity to get revenge for her mistreatment of him by convincing her that she is his wife and mother to his four sons. Joanna adapts to her new life and learns about the struggles of Dean's family, eventually falling in love with him. However, Grant Stayton III, Joanna's husband, has other plans for her fortune. The film follows Joanna's journey as she navigates her new life and discovers true love.

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You can stream Overboard on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

What movies are similar to Overboard? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Overboard include When Harry Met Sally..., Coming to America, Joe Versus the Volcano, Pretty Woman, Dream a Little Dream, Joy of Sex.

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Overboard was released in theaters on December 16, 1987.