PG-13

Cabin Boy

He's Setting Sail On The High Seas... Without A Rudder, A Compass, Or A Clue!

1994 • 80 min • Comedy · Fantasy · Adventure · Romance

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Synopsis

A foul-mouthed finishing school graduate mistakenly winds up on an ill-fated fishing boat, and faces the wrath of a crew that considers him bad luck.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

113 reviews

52 Audience · 113 · 100%

A spoiled young man destined for a luxury cruise mistakenly boards a rustic fishing boat, finding himself an unwelcome outsider among the eccentric crew. He must learn to adapt and earn his place.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 5/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Frequent rude language
Some fantastical creature encounters
Brief suggestive remarks

What it models well

Adapting to new situations
Finding your place
Overcoming prejudice

Talk about it after

Stereotypes and judging others
The value of hard work
Unexpected friendships

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Top billed cast

Director: Adam Resnick • Crew: Adam Resnick, Chris Elliott, Adam Resnick

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Details

TMDB audience: 5.2/10 (113)
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Box office: $3,662,459
IMDb: tt0109361