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The Shrimp on the Barbie

1990Movie1 h 30 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–41%

A romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or tears.

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Story

She's an ice-cool heiress. He's hot-to-trot. It's Desire Down Under!

Carlos has failed in show-biz and currently works as a waiter in a Mexican restaurant. There he meets Alex and dumb footballer Bruce celebrating their engagement with her parents. Alex' father is less than thrilled of her fiancée and says he'd rather accept anybody else. Eventually Alex hires Carlos to present him as her new fiancée.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Mistaken Identity
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Class Conflict
  • Situational Humor
  • Quirky Characters
  • Lighthearted Entertainment
  • Australian Setting

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Alan Smithee, Michael Gottlieb
Written by
Ronald E. House, Alan Shearman, Grant Morris
Produced by
R. Ben Efraim
Music by
Peter D. Kaye

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Facts

August 31, 1990 · 1 h 30 min · PG-13

Released
August 31, 1990
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States
Budget
$6 million
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Fiction 500, Dating What Daddy Hates, Breaking the Fourth Wall +3

  • Fiction 500
  • Dating What Daddy Hates
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Tagline
  • Market-Based Title
  • Intimate Hair Brushing

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Shrimp on the Barbie?"

Questions about The Shrimp on the Barbie

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Where can I stream The Shrimp on the Barbie?

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In the United States, The Shrimp on the Barbie streams on Prime, fuboTV, Eternal Family, Cultpix, and Troma NOW, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, FlixHouse, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Shrimp on the Barbie worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.6).

Is The Shrimp on the Barbie okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Shrimp on the Barbie make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is The Shrimp on the Barbie good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.