Captain Ron

1992, Comedy, 1h 40m

23 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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Despite the swashbuckling charms of Kurt Russell's seafaring antics, Captain Ron capsizes in its hackneyed narrative waters. Read critic reviews

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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.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Thom Eberhardt
  • Producer:
    David Permut, Paige Simpson
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $22.5M
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  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Stereo

Cast & Crew

Kurt Russell
Captain Ron
Martin Short
Martin Harvey
Mary Kay Place
Katherine Harvey
Benjamin Salisbury
Benjamin Harvey
Meadow Sisto
Caroline Harvey
Jorge Luis Ramos
General's Translator
J.A. Preston
Magistrate
Tanya Soler
Angeline
Thom Eberhardt
Director
David Permut
Producer
Paige Simpson
Producer
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Audience Reviews for Captain Ron

  • Sep 21, 2012
    Captain Ron is a hilarious cult comedy that delivers a ton of laughs. When Martin Harvey inherits a yacht he takes his family to the Caribbean to claim it, and hires Captain Ron, a local seaman, to help him learn to sail and get the ship seaworthy. Kurt Russell and Martin Short lead the cast and deliver great performances; Russell in particular does an outstanding job with the role of Captain Ron, creating a tremendously charismatic and fun character. At times the film is a little formulaic, but for the most part the writing is fresh and puts a new spin on the family vacation comedy. Outrageously funny and incredibly entertaining, Captain Ron delivers a ton of laughs in this high seas adventure.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Jan 10, 2012
    Very silly and occasionally funny, Captain Ron is not a recommendable movie but is, at the same time, an unforgettable cult comedy. Who is fan of Martin Short, like I'm, is good to know this rare dumb picture.
    Lucas M Super Reviewer
  • Nov 19, 2009
    A completely corny attempt at a comedy. While Kurt Russell is undeniably funny, that is literally the only thing this film has going for it. The plot is horrible and the acting from everyone else is terrible. It's almost just sad at how cheap and throw away this movie is.
    Conner R Super Reviewer
  • Sep 19, 2009
    Good comedy to spent your time without extra thoughts about. Kurt Russell is the only thing that makes this film want to see it.
    Arianeta L Super Reviewer
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