Girl From Rio (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2001, Girl From Rio is a comedy and drama film directed by Christopher Monger, running about 102 minutes. “When in doubt...Samba!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Discovering your wife is sleeping with your boss can make a man do strange things. For a Samba-obsessed London clerk, robbing a bank and boarding the first flight to Rio are just the beginning.
Who’s in it. Girl From Rio stars Hugh Laurie as Raymond, Vanessa Nunes as Orlinda, Santiago Segura as Paulo and Patrick Barlow as Strothers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Girl From Rio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Girl From Rio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Girl From Rio tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Girl From Rio (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Girl From Rio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Girl From Rio worth watching?
- Girl From Rio holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Girl From Rio?
- Girl From Rio stars Hugh Laurie, Vanessa Nunes, Santiago Segura, Patrick Barlow and Lia Williams.
- When was Girl From Rio released?
- Girl From Rio was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.