Overboard

"From opulence... to rags... to love."

Dec 16 1987 PG 1h 52m
Comedy, Romance

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.

Plot

Joanna hires country carpenter Dean to build a closet on her yacht. When the two don't see eye-to-eye, Dean is left unpaid while Joanna sets sail. The following day, Joanna is fished out of the sea, after falling overboard, suffering from amnesia. Dean sees a neat way to regain the money she owes him - he tells her she's his wife; that way Dean gets a free housekeeper and mother for his four kids.

Written by

Leslie Dixon

Directed by

Garry Marshall

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company, Star Partners

Languages

English

Awards

3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
75,365
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
53
Popularity
NA