The Shiny Shrimps (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2019, The Shiny Shrimps is a comedy film directed by Maxime Govare, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Matthias Le Goff, an Olympic champion at the end of his career, makes a homophobic statement on TV. His punishment: coach the Shiny Shrimps, a flamboyant and amateur gay water-polo team. They have only one thing in mind: to qualify for the Gay Games in Croatia where the hottest international LGBT athletes compete. It's the start of a bumpy and joyful ride - Faster, Higher, Stronger.
Who’s in it. The Shiny Shrimps stars Nicolas Gob as Matthias Le Goff, Alban Lenoir as Jean, Geoffrey Couët as Xavier and Michaël Abiteboul as Cédric, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Shiny Shrimps has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shiny Shrimps page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shiny Shrimps tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shiny Shrimps (2019)?
- In GB, The Shiny Shrimps is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shiny Shrimps worth watching?
- The Shiny Shrimps holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shiny Shrimps?
- The Shiny Shrimps stars Nicolas Gob, Alban Lenoir, Geoffrey Couët, Michaël Abiteboul and David Baïot.
- When was The Shiny Shrimps released?
- The Shiny Shrimps was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.