Captains Courageous 1937 Harvey Cheyne is a spoiled brat used to having his own way When a prank goes wrong onboard an ocean liner Harvey ends up overboard and nearly drowns Fortunately hes picked up by a fishing boat just heading out for the season He tries to bribe the crew into returning early to collect a reward but none of them believe him Stranded on the boat he must adapt to the ways of the fishermen and learn more about the real world