The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1990, The Shrimp on the Barbie is a comedy and romance film directed by Alan Smithee, running about 90 minutes. “She's an ice-cool heiress. He's hot-to-trot. It's Desire Down Under!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Shrimp on the Barbie stars Cheech Marin as Carlos, Emma Samms as Alex, Carole Davis as Dominique and Bruce Spence as Wayne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Shrimp on the Barbie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $459K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Eternal Family and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shrimp on the Barbie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shrimp on the Barbie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990)?
- In US, The Shrimp on the Barbie is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shrimp on the Barbie worth watching?
- The Shrimp on the Barbie holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shrimp on the Barbie?
- The Shrimp on the Barbie stars Cheech Marin, Emma Samms, Carole Davis, Bruce Spence and Gary McCormick.
- When was The Shrimp on the Barbie released?
- The Shrimp on the Barbie was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.