Captain Ron (1992)

21% of critics liked it
(14 reviews)
44% of users liked it
(47,010 ratings)

After he inherits a yacht, Chicago businessman Martin totes his family to the Caribbean to claim it. Not having any skill at boating, he hires long-haired, one-eyed low-life Captain Ron, to pilot the heap to Miami. During the journey, the somewhat inept sailor frequently loses his way while becoming… More After he inherits a yacht, Chicago businessman Martin totes his family to the Caribbean to claim it. Not having any skill at boating, he hires long-haired, one-eyed low-life Captain Ron, to pilot the heap to Miami. During the journey, the somewhat inept sailor frequently loses his way while becoming a hit with everyone in the family--except Martin. This comedy features Martin Short, Kurt Russell, Mary Kay Place, with Benjamin Salisbury and Meadow Sisto as the two children. ~ Kristie Hassen, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 44 min.
Directed By: Thom Eberhardt
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Sep 18, 1992 Wide
On DVD: Sep 3, 2002

Critic Reviews

Vincent Canby, New York Times
The scenery is pretty but the movie never makes one wish to be in it.
Rita Kempley, Washington Post
If we lived in a just universe, Captain Ron, a farce filmed in and around the Devil's Triangle, would simply have vanished into another dimension.
Austin Kennedy, Sin Magazine
Director Eberhardt does nothing to elevate this from being anything other than a boring TV movie, and I'm sure if Kurt Russell wasn't in it, that's exactly where it would have premiered.
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Forced Kurt Russell, Marty Short comedy.
Brian Mckay, eFilmCritic.com
Kurt Russell is the only thing that makes this movie tolerable - and just barely at that.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
As bad as it sounds.
Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope
The physical comedy doesn't always work, but it is a pretty good effort as comedies go.
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
A real mess.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Lucas M

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.
Conner R

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.
Anthony L

Not great but I like Martin Short!
danny d

this movie was entertaining enough to get through but it was incredibly silly. ok watch.
Curtis L

what would we do without captain ron?
xGary X

Family comedy in which Martin Short feels his manhood threatened by an orange Kurt Russell in a posing pouch. Who wouldn't? The best review quote they could come up with for the DVD cover was "funny". Which is half right. At best.
James A

Watch this movie just to see them play hide the salami in the shower!
Doctor S

Kurt Russell is inherently likable in these rougish comedy roles, 'Overboard' another example.
Leo L

Hilarious!
Lee K

i love kurt russell and this is one of the reasons why