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Blame It on Rio

1984·Movie
1h 40min·R
37
WeakGoodWatch score

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and situational comedy

  • Cringe Humor8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

She's the hottest thing on the beach. She's also his best friend's daughter!

Matthew Hollis is man on holiday in Rio with his best friend. Both men have teenage daughters with them. When Matthew falls for his best friend's amorous daughter named Jennifer, they embark on a secret, if slightly one-sided relationship. Jennifer's father is furious when he finds out about the 'older man' in his daughter's life, and sets out to hunt him down with the aid of Matthew!
80s Romantic ComedyForbidden RomanceCringe HumorVacation SettingFamily DramaAwkward SituationsComing-of-AgeLighthearted Adult FareSexual Farce

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Blame It on Rio legally?

Blame It on Rio is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Blame It on Rio worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 22). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blame It on Rio rated?

RSexual contentNudityStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, nudity, and strong language.

How long is Blame It on Rio?

1 h 40 min

Blame It on Rio runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blame It on Rio?

Critics17
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Blame It on Rio higher (59) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Blame It on Rio a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$19 million

Yes. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Blame It on Rio in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blame It on Rio?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blame It on Rio in 115 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blame It on Rio use?

Smoking Hot SexGodiva HairThe Silent BobFootsie Under the TableHow Do You SaySplit-Screen Phone CallImagine the Audience NakedThe Capital of Brazil Is Buenos AiresThematic Theme TuneTitle DropDiegetic SwitchArtistic License – Lawand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Blame It on Rio, including Smoking Hot Sex, Godiva Hair, The Silent Bob.