Martin just wanted a nice,
Martin just wanted a nice, quiet family vacation. Instead, he got... Captain Ron.
Captain Ron is a 1992 film from Thom Eberhardt. When mild-mannered Martin Harvey 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 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.
At a Glance
CountryUnited States
DirectorThom Eberhardt
Based onOriginal screenplay
Release1992
Why Captain Ron is worth watching
It doesn't take long before Ron's anything-goes antics get the Harveys into plenty of trouble.
When mild-mannered Martin Harvey 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 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.
Thom Eberhardt directs Kurt Russell and Martin Short in a 1992 adventure story that earns its reputation through character and pacing rather than hype alone.
Kurt Russell as the wildest skipper in the Caribbean.
Kurt Russell as the wildest skipper in the Caribbean
Thom Eberhardt directed Captain Ron
Thom Eberhardt directed Captain Ron.
Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell plays Captain Ron.
Supporting cast
Also starring Martin Short and Mary Kay Place.
Story
Kurt Russell as the wildest skipper in the Caribbean
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The premise
When mild-mannered Martin Harvey 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 signs on to sail the boat to Miami.
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The payoff
It doesn't take long before Ron's anything-goes antics get the Harveys into plenty of trouble.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Martin just wanted a nice, quiet family vacation. Instead, he got... Captain Ron.
Thom Eberhardt directed Captain Ron.
Kurt Russell plays Captain Ron.
Also starring Martin Short and Mary Kay Place.
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FAQ
What is Captain Ron about?
When mild-mannered Martin Harvey 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 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.
Who directs Captain Ron?
Thom Eberhardt directed the film.
How long is Captain Ron?
Approximately 100 min.
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