Overboard (1987) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG • 1987 • 1h 52m
A spoiled heiress falls overboard and loses her memory — and a carpenter she cheated convinces her she's his wife to get revenge. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. PG rating covers the film's ethically complicated premise.
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Is Overboard appropriate for kids?
A spoiled heiress falls overboard and loses her memory — and a carpenter she cheated convinces her she's his wife to get revenge. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. PG rating covers the film's ethically complicated premise. Read more — free account
Content severity in Overboard
What happens in Overboard, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:12 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Overboard
There are no explicit sex scenes or nudity present in this family-oriented comedy. The film focuses on the romantic tension and growing affection between the two leads, largely through verbal banter and occasional mild flirting after the protagonist's memory loss. Aside from some shots of Goldie Hawn in 1980s-style swimwear, the content remains suggestive only in the context of the marital ruse.
Violence and gore in Overboard
Physical violence and gore are absent from this production. The only physical conflict involves slapstick comedy and mild pratfalls, such as the main character falling overboard or the chaotic antics of the four unruly children. These moments are played for laughs and result in no lasting injuries or graphic imagery.
Language in Overboard
The film contains mild language consistent with its PG rating, including occasional uses of terms like 'hell,' 'damn,' and 'ass.' There are a few instances of verbal insults and name-calling exchanged between characters, particularly during the early scenes of conflict on the yacht. The dialogue generally remains appropriate for a pre-teen audience, reflecting the standard for 1980s light-hearted comedies.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Overboard
There is no significant depiction of drug use or smoking throughout the movie. Characters are occasionally seen in social settings where alcohol, such as wine or champagne, is present, but it is not a focal point of the story. No characters are shown in a state of extreme intoxication or engaged in substance abuse.
Mature themes in Overboard
The film's premise — a man deceiving an amnesiac woman into domestic servitude — has not aged well and is worth discussing with older children. Within its own terms, it plays as screwball comedy and the Hawn-Russell chemistry (they were real-life partners) is genuinely warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Overboard appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Overboard is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG. A spoiled heiress falls overboard and loses her memory — and a carpenter she cheated convinces her she's his wife to get revenge. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. PG rating covers the film's ethically complicated premise.
What age rating does Overboard have?
Overboard is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Overboard about?
A spoiled heiress falls overboard and loses her memory — and a carpenter she cheated convinces her she's his wife to get revenge. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. PG rating covers the film's ethically complicated premise.
Is there sex or nudity in Overboard?
There are no explicit sex scenes or nudity present in this family-oriented comedy. The film focuses on the romantic tension and growing affection between the two leads, largely through verbal banter and occasional mild flirting after the protagonist's memory…
How violent is Overboard?
Physical violence and gore are absent from this production. The only physical conflict involves slapstick comedy and mild pratfalls, such as the main character falling overboard or the chaotic antics of the four unruly children. These moments are played for…
Is the language in Overboard appropriate for kids?
The film contains mild language consistent with its PG rating, including occasional uses of terms like 'hell,' 'damn,' and 'ass.' There are a few instances of verbal insults and name-calling exchanged between characters, particularly during the early scenes…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Overboard?
There is no significant depiction of drug use or smoking throughout the movie. Characters are occasionally seen in social settings where alcohol, such as wine or champagne, is present, but it is not a focal point of the story. No characters are shown in a…
What mature themes appear in Overboard?
The film's premise — a man deceiving an amnesiac woman into domestic servitude — has not aged well and is worth discussing with older children. Within its own terms, it plays as screwball comedy and the Hawn-Russell chemistry (they were real-life partners) is…
How long is Overboard?
Overboard runs 112 minutes, directed by Garry Marshall, released in 1987.
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