The Shrimp on the Barbie is streaming on Cultpix in Canada. Availability checked 22 July 2026.
Where to watch The Shrimp on the Barbie
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Michael Gottlieb, Alan Smithee
- Release date
- 1990-08-31
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Language
- English
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia
- Studio
- Sofa Home Entertainment
About The Shrimp on the Barbie
The Shrimp on the Barbie is a 1990 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Michael Gottlieb and Alan Smithee, starring Cheech Marin, Emma Samms and Vernon Wells. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 40 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Shrimp on the Barbie in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Shrimp on the Barbie in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Shrimp on the Barbie on Cultpix.
Is The Shrimp on the Barbie on Netflix?+
The Shrimp on the Barbie is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Cultpix.
How long is The Shrimp on the Barbie?+
The Shrimp on the Barbie has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who stars in The Shrimp on the Barbie?+
The Shrimp on the Barbie stars Cheech Marin, Emma Samms, Vernon Wells, Bruce Spence and Carole Davis.
When did The Shrimp on the Barbie come out?+
The Shrimp on the Barbie is a 1990 movie directed by Michael Gottlieb and Alan Smithee.
What genre is The Shrimp on the Barbie?+
The Shrimp on the Barbie is Comedy and Romance film.
Who directed The Shrimp on the Barbie?+
The Shrimp on the Barbie was directed by Michael Gottlieb and Alan Smithee.
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