The BBQ (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2018, The BBQ is a comedy film directed by Stephen Amis, running about 91 minutes. “Grill it and they will come.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dazza's passion in life is barbecuing, but unfortunately he accidentally gives his neighbours food poisoning. To make amends, he receives tutelage from a Scottish chef, and together they enter an international barbecue competition.
Who’s in it. The BBQ stars Shane Jacobson as Dazza, Magda Szubanski as The Butcher, Manu Feildel as Andre Mont Blanc and Nicholas Hammond as Carver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The BBQ has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The BBQ page.
If you liked it. Fans of The BBQ tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The BBQ (2018)?
- In US, The BBQ is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The BBQ worth watching?
- The BBQ holds an audience score of 4.5 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 BBQ?
- The BBQ stars Shane Jacobson, Magda Szubanski, Manu Feildel, Nicholas Hammond and Lara Robinson.
- When was The BBQ released?
- The BBQ was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.