5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Overboard (1987)
Overboard (1987)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.9
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
While the film's initial conflict highlights class disparity and the negative aspects of extreme wealth, its central narrative focuses on individual transformation and the discovery of happiness through hard work, family, and love, rather than promoting a specific political ideology or advocating for systemic change.
The film features a cast that is predominantly white, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time, and does not include explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film 'Overboard' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses exclusively on a heterosexual romantic comedy plot.
The film "Overboard" (1987) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot revolves around amnesia, class differences, and romantic comedy, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Overboard (1987) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or legacy characters from which a gender swap could occur.
The 1987 film "Overboard" features original characters created for the movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment establishing the characters' races differently from their portrayal in this film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.8
Critic Ratings
4.6
5.3
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