Blame It on Rio
1984, English. Directed by Stanley Donen.
She's the hottest thing on the beach. She's also his best friend's daughter!
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!
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Blame It on Rio
Blame It on Rio is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Stanley DonenDirector
- Michael CaineMatthew Hollis
- Michelle JohnsonJennifer Lyons
- Joseph BolognaVictor Lyons
- Demi MooreNicole 'Nikki' Hollis
- Valerie HarperKaren Hollis
- José LewgoyEduardo Marques
- Lupe GigliottiSignora Botega
- Tessy CalladoHelaine
- Zeni PereiraMother of the Bride
- Eduardo CondeSinger in the Dance Club
- Michael MenaughPeter
- Betty von WienIsabella
Details
- Released
- 17 February 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charlie Peters, Larry Gelbart
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $19M
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What Blame It on Rio is based on
Blame It on Rio is based on In a Wild Moment, a 1977 film.
Film · 1977
In a Wild Moment
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Blame It on Rio: quick answers
Is Blame It on Rio worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 215 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Blame It on Rio?
Blame It on Rio runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Blame It on Rio have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Blame It on Rio. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Blame It on Rio parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Blame It on Rio is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Blame It on Rio on?
Blame It on Rio is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blame It on Rio?
If you liked Blame It on Rio, try The Fruit Is Ripe, Spring Break, Loverboy.
Who directed Blame It on Rio?
Blame It on Rio (1984) was directed by Stanley Donen and stars Michael Caine, Michelle Johnson, Joseph Bologna.
What is Blame It on Rio based on?
Blame It on Rio is based on In a Wild Moment, a 1977 film.