Blame It on Rio (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1984, Blame It on Rio is an action, comedy and romance film directed by Stanley Donen, running about 100 minutes. “She's the hottest thing on the beach. She's also his best friend's daughter!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Matthew Hollis is man on holiday in Rio with his best friend. Both men have teenage daughters with them. When Matthew falls for his best friend's amorous daughter named Jennifer, they embark on a secret, if slightly one-sided relationship. Jennifer's father is furious when he finds out about the 'older man' in his daughter's life, and sets out to hunt him down with the aid of Matthew!
Who’s in it. Blame It on Rio stars Michael Caine as Matthew Hollis, Michelle Johnson as Jennifer Lyons, Joseph Bologna as Victor Lyons and Demi Moore as Nicole 'Nikki' Hollis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Blame It on Rio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blame It on Rio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blame It on Rio tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blame It on Rio (1984)?
- In US, Blame It on Rio is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blame It on Rio worth watching?
- Blame It on Rio holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blame It on Rio?
- Blame It on Rio stars Michael Caine, Michelle Johnson, Joseph Bologna, Demi Moore and Valerie Harper.
- When was Blame It on Rio released?
- Blame It on Rio was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.