The Shrimp on the Barbie
1990, English. Directed by Alan Smithee & Michael Gottlieb.
She's an ice-cool heiress. He's hot-to-trot. It's Desire Down Under!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Shrimp on the Barbie
The Shrimp on the Barbie is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Eternal Family in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 31 August 1990
- Country
- Australia, United States of America
- Written by
- Grant Morris, Ronald E. House, Alan Shearman
- Budget
- $5.5M
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The Shrimp on the Barbie: quick answers
Is The Shrimp on the Barbie worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Shrimp on the Barbie?
The Shrimp on the Barbie runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Shrimp on the Barbie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Shrimp on the Barbie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Shrimp on the Barbie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Shrimp on the Barbie is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Shrimp on the Barbie on?
The Shrimp on the Barbie is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Eternal Family in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shrimp on the Barbie?
If you liked The Shrimp on the Barbie, try The Money Pit, Overboard, Pretty Woman.
Who directed The Shrimp on the Barbie?
The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990) was directed by Alan Smithee and Michael Gottlieb and stars Cheech Marin, Emma Samms, Vernon Wells.