Review of Overboard (1987) by David L — 22 Feb 2008

Who wouldn't want to find a blonde with amnesia??

This review of Overboard (1987) was written by David L on 22 Feb 2008.

Overboard has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ron C (167) on 02 Jun 2018

Classic movie. I loved it as a kid, and now I am watching it with my wife and kids (two daughters, currently 8 and 10 years old)…

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By Riley R (34) on 19 May 2017

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By Joel H (841) on 18 Aug 2015

I can't see a movie like Overboard being made today. If they tried, people would decry it as misogynistic or abusive…

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By Linda F (116) on 15 Apr 2015

I love this movie classic Goldie Hahn and Kurt Russell…

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By Shawn W (1,705) on 28 Dec 2015

I would not throw a life preserver to save this comedy…

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By Andrey B (847) on 26 Mar 2016

Nice comedy from the 80s with handsome and talented performers and comic situations…

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By Matthew H (1,857) on 09 Feb 2014

2/9/2014: Haun and Russell make a great on screen duo. It was funny and overall feel good story…

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By Ironk1979 (25) on 31 Jan 2018

Kurt Russell's mullet is once again awesome. A really funny movie and you can easily tell the great chemistry that Russell and Goldie Hawn have…

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By Kevin J (569) on 15 Apr 2015

I love this movie classic Goldie Hahn and Kurt Russell…

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