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Out to Sea

Play trailer Poster for Out to Sea PG-13 1997 1h 49m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Retired friends Charlie (Walter Matthau) and Herb (Jack Lemmon) pose as dance instructors on a cruise ship in this comedy. The underhanded Charlie coaxes his recently widowed brother-in-law to join him on board without disclosing the two will need to dance. Instead Charlie promises there will be plenty of available and lonely women at sea. Once on the ship, Charlie's promise proves accurate, and he starts romancing the wealthy Liz (Dyan Cannon), while Herb falls for Vivian (Gloria DeHaven).
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Critics Reviews

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Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Rated: B+ Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 12, 2002 Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Rated: 1/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A botched excuse for a madcap comedy. Rated: C May 18, 2018 Full Review Rob Nelson Boston Phoenix The desperately overboard coming-attractions clip suggests something like Speed 0: Bladder Control--so it's a relief that this film's own seamanly "action" finale involves nothing more adventurous than shooting off a flare. Sep 5, 2009 Full Review Chuck O'Leary FulvueDrive-in.com A delightful comedy. Rated: 7/10 Mar 4, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Shermie H Personally thought this was one of the most hilarious movies I ever saw. Of course I was 13 when we saw it in theaters. My sister never let me forget the whole Rolex Romex line lmao. Just something super cute about the movie too. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/25 Full Review Kim T A funny buddy comedy with some good laughs. If you liked jack lemon and Walter mathu in their other comedies you will enjoy this one. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/15/23 Full Review Danny I Love Out To Sea! Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon have wonderful chemistry! Dyan Cannon was especially beautiful in this film and Brent Spiner's character Gil Godwyn the "control freak cruise director was definitely a scene stealer. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/14/23 Full Review brOOtal_bananas One of my favorite movies ever... I used to watch this with my grandma and grandpa, brings back so many memories 💜💜💜 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/01/22 Full Review Audience Member I want to go 5* while admitting objectively that this maybe a 2.5* at best. Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon have been two of my absolute favorites since childhood though and my love for their antics will never wane. Brent Spiner nearly steals the film and there would have been far fewer laughs for me without him. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Two old men stuck on a ship??? Count me in!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Martha Coolidge

Director

Jack Lemmon

Herb Sullivan

Walter Matthau

Charlie Gordon

Dyan Cannon

Liz LaBreche

Gloria DeHaven

Vivian

Brent Spiner

Gil Godwyn

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Synopsis Retired friends Charlie (Walter Matthau) and Herb (Jack Lemmon) pose as dance instructors on a cruise ship in this comedy. The underhanded Charlie coaxes his recently widowed brother-in-law to join him on board without disclosing the two will need to dance. Instead Charlie promises there will be plenty of available and lonely women at sea. Once on the ship, Charlie's promise proves accurate, and he starts romancing the wealthy Liz (Dyan Cannon), while Herb falls for Vivian (Gloria DeHaven).
Director
Martha Coolidge
Producer
John Davis, David T. Friendly
Screenwriter
Robert Nelson Jacobs
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox, Davis Entertainment
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$28.0M
Runtime
1h 49m
Sound Mix
Surround
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