Movie

Up Your Anchor

1985 · 84 min

A breezy, silly sex comedy with broad slapstick and a bit of heart, easy to watch and forget.

Overview: It's hi-jinks on the high seas when Benji, Bobby and Huey set sail on the cruise of a lifetime. While his friends walk the plank of mischievous mayhem, it is Benji who goes overboard for the Captain's daughter.
How it feels: Light, absurd, campy and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Love, friendship, coming-of-age, sexuality
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
friendship
coming-of-age
sexuality
betrayal
Places: sea
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong