Synopsis
Care-free Charlie cons his widower brother-in-law Herb into an expenses-paid luxury cruise in search of rich, lonely ladies. The catch is that they are required to be dance hosts! With a tyrannical cruise director, and the luscious Liz and lovely Vivian, our heroes have lots of mis-adventures before they finally return to port.
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Cast
- Jack LemmonHerb Sullivan
- Walter MatthauCharlie Gordon
- Dyan CannonLiz LaBreche
- Brent SpinerGil Godwyn
- Gloria DeHavenVivian
- Elaine StritchMavis LaBreche
- Hal LindenMac Valor
- Donald O'ConnorJonathan Devereaux
- Edward MulhareCullen Carswell
- Rue McClanahanMrs. Ellen Carruthers
Recommendations
- 75
San Francisco Chronicle
Out to Sea has an emotional pull that is much stronger because it is so unexpected. You come for the laughs and find yourself wiping away tears. - 75
Philadelphia Inquirer
Though it's rife with unexpected scene-stealers, the movie belongs to Lemmon and Matthau, that perfect complement of treacle and acid. [02 July 1997, p.D01] - 63
San Francisco Examiner
One is hesitant to praise a movie that takes about an hour to get itself going, but it's important to report that once Out to Sea does get going, it makes you laugh. - 63
Miami Herald
Out to Sea is upbeat light fare, good for at least a few laughs. [02 July 1997, p.5D] - 60
Orlando Sentinel
Basically, the film is a vehicle for the talent on board. And though the ship is creaky, it does stay afloat. [02 July 1997, p.E2] - 60
Variety
For the most part, Lemmon, like Matthau, recycles shtick from earlier, better pictures. But then again, their roles call for little else, and Out to Sea actually benefits from their stock turns. [30 June 1997, p.65] - 50
The Seattle Times
What a dynamite cast. What a savvy director. And what a soggy comedy they're all stuck in. [02 July 1997, p.E5] - 40
The New York Times
Frankly geriatric, and made without a single gunfight or explosion, the weak but genial romp Out to Sea supplies touristy scenery, familiar players and enough rumba scenes for 10 weddings. Everything about the film is as intentionally dated as its gag about Normandy.
