Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- breezy
- lazy sunday
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film's hackneyed story and mismatched comic-dramatic casting underwhelming, though Kurt Russell's seafaring performance supplied considerable charm.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Harvey family must transport an inherited yacht from Ste. Pomme de Terre to Miami while coping with life at sea.
Captain Ron's irresponsible and unconventional behavior radically changes the family's voyage and relationships.
The sailing trip turns an inheritance obligation into a shared experience that changes the Harvey family's outlook.
Captain Ron's swashbuckling antics and unsympathetic behavior are the film's primary comic engine.
Films like Captain Ron, and why
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
lighthearted nautical adventure comedy centered on an eccentric captain and an inexperienced family crew
The Incredible Mr. Limpet
family-oriented seafaring adventure with comic mishaps, eccentric personalities, and an upbeat tone
The Great Outdoors
breezy fish-out-of-water comedy driven by an irresponsible outsider disrupting a conventional family
Summer Rental
adventure comedy built around a chaotic voyage, broad humor, and reluctant personal transformation
Movie Details
- Director
- Thom Eberhardt
- Release Date
- 1992-09-18
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (333)
Cast
- Kurt Russell
- Martin Short
- Mary Kay Place
- Benjamin Salisbury
- Meadow Sisto
- Tom McGowan
- Dan Butler
- Paul Anka
- Sunshine Logroño
- Jorge Luis Ramos
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Captain Ron about?
- A buttoned-up Chicago family takes possession of a famous yacht and discovers that their reckless captain may be the most memorable part of the voyage.
- What is Captain Ron like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Captain Ron as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Captain Ron violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Captain Ron as mild.
- What did critics think of Captain Ron?
- Critics broadly found the film's hackneyed story and mismatched comic-dramatic casting underwhelming, though Kurt Russell's seafaring performance supplied considerable charm.
- Which films are like Captain Ron?
- Films with a similar feel include The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Incredible Mr. Limpet, The Great Outdoors, and Summer Rental.
- How long is Captain Ron?
- Captain Ron runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Captain Ron?
- In United States, Captain Ron streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
