Movie

The Shrimp on the Barbie

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

★ 5.7(41)19901h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Alan Smithee, Michael Gottlieb
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 Alan Smithee and Michael Gottlieb, 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 41 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Shrimp on the Barbie in Colombia — 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

Cheech Marin

Carlos

Emma Samms

Alex

Vernon Wells

Bruce

Bruce Spence

Wayne

Carole Davis

Dominique

Terence Cooper

Sir Ian Hobart

Jeanette Cronin

Maggie

Gary McCormick

Gary Williams

Frank Whitten

Blue

June Bishop

Lady Irene

David Argue

Kevin

Bruce Allpress

Mr. Ridley

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Shrimp on the Barbie in Colombia?+

The Shrimp on the Barbie is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Colombia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Shrimp on the Barbie on Netflix?+

The Shrimp on the Barbie is not on Netflix in Colombia right now.

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 Alan Smithee and Michael Gottlieb.

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 Alan Smithee and Michael Gottlieb.