Jumping Ship
2001 • 92 min • TV Movie · Family · Drama · Comedy
Synopsis
Michael has big plans to show his cousin Tommy a good time aboard a luxury yacht until he discovers that the yacht he's chartered is actually an old rusted fishing boat. But when modern-day pirates chase the fishing boat, the boys are forced to jump ship, leaving them stranded on a desert island with the boat's captain, Jake Hunter.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 65 Audience · 52 · 100%
Two cousins on a vacation find their luxury yacht charter is actually a rustic fishing boat. When pirates give chase, they end up shipwrecked on a desert island with the boat captain. It becomes an adventure of survival and discovery for the boys.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Some peril from pirates
- Mild survival situations on an island
What it models well
- Problem-solving and resourcefulness
- Importance of family bonds
- Appreciating nature
Talk about it after
- What makes a good leader?
- How to work together in a crisis
- Learning from unexpected challenges
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Top billed cast
Director: Michael Lange • Crew: Chad Hayes, Carey Hayes
Trailers & clips
Jumping Ship | Sneak Peek | 2001 | Disney Channel
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.5/10 (52)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0271172
