Andre Gonzales
2/10Only this movie and Punch Drunk Love, were the dumbest Adam Sandler movies I've ever seen. This movie is even funny. Adam Sandler looks more like an idiot then a star in this movie.
Reviewed on May 20, 2023
Going Overboard(1989)
In the world of comedy, it's sink or swim.
2.3(163)1h 37m1989-05-11
Comedy
Going Overboard Synopsis
A struggling young comedian takes a menial job on a cruise ship where he hopes for his big chance to make it in the world of cruise ship comedy.
Going Overboard (1989) is a comedy film directed by Valerie Breiman, released on May 11, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Adam Sandler, Scott LaRose, Tom Hodges and Lisa Collins. Viewers rate it 2.3 out of 10 across 163 ratings.
- Director:
- Valerie Breiman
- Writers:
- Valerie Breiman, Adam Rifkin
- Producers:
- Randolf Turrow
- Cinematographer:
- Ron Jacobs
- Composer:
- Steven Scott Smalley
- Production:
- Theater Technologies, L.A. Dreams Productions
- Budget:
- $200,000
- Status:
- Released
Going Overboard (1989) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Going Overboard before you stream it.
Going Overboard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Adam Sandler
as Schecky Moskowitz
Scott LaRose
as Dickie Diamond
Tom Hodges
as Bob / Schecky's Mother
Lisa Collins
as Ellen
Adam Rifkin
as Croaker / Miss Spain
Peter Berg
as Mort Ginsberg
Billy Zane
as King Neptune
Burt Young
as General Noriega
Valerie Breiman
as Bambi
Ricky Paull Goldin
as Terrorist Without Shirt
- Warren Selko
Warren Selko
as Terrorist with Mustache
Billy Bob Thornton
as Dave
Key crew
Directed by Valerie Breiman, written by Valerie Breiman and Adam Rifkin, produced by Randolf Turrow.
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Going Overboard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.3/10 from 163 ratings.
sunopako
4/10Adam Sandler's acting debut. He did not participate in writing or directing the script, and did not even come up with the idea for the movie. He just played the main character, an unfunny comedian who dreams of becoming funny one day (on a ship). Adam's acting was bad and inept... although it's not that striking, given the sheer awfulness of everything else in the movie. It's badly filmed, the writing is even…
Reviewed on December 14, 2024
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Going Overboard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Going Overboard online?
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Going Overboard (1989) is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Going Overboard?
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The main cast of Going Overboard (1989) includes Adam Sandler, Scott LaRose, Tom Hodges, Lisa Collins and Adam Rifkin. The film was directed by Valerie Breiman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Going Overboard released?
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Going Overboard was released on May 11, 1989 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Going Overboard worth watching?
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Going Overboard (1989) holds an average rating of 2.3 out of 10 from 163 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Going Overboard?
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Yes. The official Going Overboard trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.