Cabin Boy
“He's Setting Sail On The High Seas... Without A Rudder, A Compass, Or A Clue!”
Synopsis
A foul-mouthed finishing school graduate mistakenly winds up on an ill-fated fishing boat, and faces the wrath of a crew that considers him bad luck.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Cabin Boy (1994) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-24
Top Cast
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Chris Elliott
Nathanial Mayweather
Ritch Brinkley
Captain Graybar
James Gammon
Paps
Brian Doyle-Murray
Skunk
Brion James
Big Teddy
Melora Walters
Trina
I.M. Hobson
Headmaster Timmons
Alex Nevil
Thomas
David H. Sterry
Lance
Bob Elliott
William Mayweather
Edward Flotard
Limo Driver
Jim Cummings
Cupcake (voice)
David Letterman
Old Salt In Fishing Village
Ann Magnuson
Calli
Russ Tamblyn
Chocki
Ricki Lake
Figurehead
Mike Starr
Mulligan
Andy Richter
Kenny
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 7, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Resnick
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Resnick
- Original Score
- Steve Bartek
- Original Title
- Cabin Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.7M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Skellington Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Resnick
Adam Resnick, Chris Elliott
Steve Bartek
Steve Yaconelli
Jon Poll
Tim Burton, Steve White, Barry Bernardi, Denise Di Novi
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Resnick
Director
Adam Resnick
Screenplay
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
Tim Burton
Producer
Ben Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Lessa
Visual Effects Supervisor
Denise Di Novi
Producer
Jon Poll
Editor
Steve Bartek
Original Music Composer
Steve Yaconelli
Director of Photography
Steven Legler
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cabin Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cabin Boy about?
A foul-mouthed finishing school graduate mistakenly winds up on an ill-fated fishing boat, and faces the wrath of a crew that considers him bad luck.
Who directed Cabin Boy?
Cabin Boy was directed by Adam Resnick.
Who stars in Cabin Boy?
The principal cast of Cabin Boy includes Chris Elliott, Ritch Brinkley, James Gammon, Brian Doyle-Murray, Brion James.
When was Cabin Boy released and how long is it?
Cabin Boy was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
How much did Cabin Boy make at the box office?
Cabin Boy grossed $3.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Cabin Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cabin Boy was composed by Steve Bartek.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cabin Boy?
Cabin Boy holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).