Movie

Overboard

“From opulence... to rags... to love.”

★ 6.8(983)19871h 52m

Overboard is streaming on MGM Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video and Plex. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Director: Garry Marshall
Release date: 1987-12-16
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: French
Box office: $26,700,000
Budget: $22,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Star Partners

Overboard — trailer

About Overboard

Overboard is a 1987 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Garry Marshall, starring Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell and Edward Herrmann. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 983 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Overboard in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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)

Themes & keywords

amnesiamother rolerich woman poor manworking classfish out of waterhillbillysingle fatherheiresscarpenteropposites attractrich snobpaybackmischievouslightheartedunruly children

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Overboard in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Overboard on MGM Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video and Plex.

Is Overboard on Netflix?+

Overboard is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on MGM Amazon Channel.

How long is Overboard?+

Overboard has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Overboard?+

Overboard stars Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann, Mike Hagerty and Katherine Helmond.

When did Overboard come out?+

Overboard is a 1987 movie directed by Garry Marshall.

What genre is Overboard?+

Overboard is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Overboard?+

Overboard was directed by Garry Marshall.