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Captain Ron

Play trailer Poster for Captain Ron PG-13 Released Sep 18, 1992 1h 40m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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When mild-mannered Martin Harvey (Martin Short) finds out that he has inherited a vintage yacht, he decides to take his family on a Caribbean vacation to retrieve the vessel. Upon arriving on a small island and realizing that the ship is in rough shape, Martin and his family end up with more than they bargained for as the roguish Captain Ron (Kurt Russell) signs on to sail the boat to Miami. It doesn't take long before Ron's anything-goes antics get the Harveys into plenty of trouble.
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Despite the swashbuckling charms of Kurt Russell's seafaring antics, Captain Ron capsizes in its hackneyed narrative waters.

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Kim Newman Empire Magazine Russell puts in a worthy performance as the irrepressible Ron and Martin Short is typically neurotic as the father. Rated: 3/5 Nov 22, 2016 Full Review Michael Wilmington Los Angeles Times Captain Ron is a movie about trapped suburbanites who break out into romantic seas, but it never really leaves suburbia... Like the Cap'n himself, this movie guzzles up its dreams and ignores the busted engine. Nov 22, 2016 Full Review Trevor Johnston Time Out Queasy ocean-going comedy, not helped by Kurt's Robert Newton impersonation. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...watchable yet entirely forgettable... Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 11, 2022 Full Review Owen McNally Hartford Courant Aside from Russell's shameless performance, the movie is also afflicted with easily anticipated sight gags. Apr 18, 2018 Full Review TV Guide A bland, seagoing, feature-length sitcom which recycles the displaced-dad theme from the studio's recent hit What About Bob? to little effect. Rated: 1.5/5 Nov 22, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Reid T Captain Ron perfectly captures owning a boat. It imagines the best parts and makes boat owners live through the worst parts. I watch this movie at least once a year and it never disappoints. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/22/24 Full Review ka p It took me three days to watch it. Sailing is actually more horrific than you can imagine. The antics were a tad silly but they were bad experiences which is what characterizes sailing. I can't believe people do it. My next sail will have to be at least 60' and have a great washer and dryer and ac. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/21/24 Full Review Audience Member Fun adventure movie. Always been one I watched growing up by catching it on tv. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/24 Full Review RYNO L one of my families all time favorites Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/23 Full Review Enigma R This movie reminds of Summer Rental but lighter on laughs. I think at the time people expected more from a top notch comedy duo like Martin Short and Kurt Russell. Everyone played their roles well but could not overcome the weak writing. Still I have a soft spot for this film. It's good family viewing. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/20/23 Full Review Ken C As a seafarer myself knowing the ins and out or the ocean and what it takes to get from A to B, Captain Ron is a sailing cult classic. Gets funnier every time you watch it (I've seen it at least 20 times now!). Please do watch this great, family friendly (there are some brief shots of Mrs Harvey in the shower and a couple of curse words, hence PG13) playful movie with laughs to be had in every scene! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When mild-mannered Martin Harvey (Martin Short) finds out that he has inherited a vintage yacht, he decides to take his family on a Caribbean vacation to retrieve the vessel. Upon arriving on a small island and realizing that the ship is in rough shape, Martin and his family end up with more than they bargained for as the roguish Captain Ron (Kurt Russell) signs on to sail the boat to Miami. It doesn't take long before Ron's anything-goes antics get the Harveys into plenty of trouble.
Director
Thom Eberhardt
Producer
David Permut, Paige Simpson
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures, Permut Presentations, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 18, 1992, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$22.5M
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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