Cabin Boy (1994)
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46% of critics liked it
(26 reviews) -
35% of users liked it
(11,469 ratings)
Former NBC intern and Get a Life creator Chris Elliott stars as the title character, a recent graduate of the exclusive Fancy Lad Academy who unwittingly boards the wrong sea vessel and ends up a whipping post for its gruff, foul-mouthed crew after his predecessor (Andy Richter of The Late Show)… More Former NBC intern and Get a Life creator Chris Elliott stars as the title character, a recent graduate of the exclusive Fancy Lad Academy who unwittingly boards the wrong sea vessel and ends up a whipping post for its gruff, foul-mouthed crew after his predecessor (Andy Richter of The Late Show) falls overboard. Over the course of their adventures, Elliot eventually earns the respect of the crew as he also earns his manhood. This supremely silly film features sight gags and tastelessness galore, including a love scene with a woman who's all hands -- literally. Elliot's old boss David Letterman appears in an amusing unbilled cameo as a sarcastic villager in port. In all, Cabin Boy works much in the same vein as Elliot's former TV show; a crass sense of humor is helpful for full appreciation. ~ Jeremy Beday, Rovi
- Directed By
- Adam Resnick
- Genres
- Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jan 7, 1994 Wide
- Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Jeffrey M. Anderson, Common Sense Media
Weird comedy-fantasy cult classic with language, innuendo.
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Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
I count myself as one of the movie's dozen or so fans.
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Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide
So...when is Get a Life coming out on DVD?
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Strange little comedy that's a lot more intriguing than you might think.
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Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
A horrible movie with a classic line by David Letterman.
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Cast
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Chris Elliott
as Nathanial Mayweather
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Ritch Brinkley
as Captain Greybar
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James Gammon
as Paps
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Brian Doyle-Murray
as Skunk
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Brion James
as Big Teddy
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Russ Tamblyn
as Chocki
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Melora Walters
as Trina
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Ann Magnuson
as Calli
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Ricki Lake
as Figurehead
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I.M. Hobson
as Headmaster Timmons
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David Letterman
as Old Salt in Fishing Village
- Alfred Molina
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Mike Starr
as Mulligan
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David Sterry
as Lance
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Jim Cummings
as Cupcake
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Alex Nevil
as Thomas
- Richard Pagano
- Debi Manwiller
- Sharon Bialy
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Andy Richter
as Kenny