PG-13

The Shrimp on the Barbie

She's an ice-cool heiress. He's hot-to-trot. It's Desire Down Under!

1990 • 90 min • Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

41 reviews

57 Audience · 41 · 100%

An aspiring actor working as a waiter is hired by a woman to pose as her fiancé, hoping to appease her disapproving father. This romantic comedy explores mistaken identities and cultural misunderstandings as they navigate the charade.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Some comedic situations involve mild innuendo.
Brief alcohol consumption at social events.

What it models well

Embracing cultural differences
Finding unexpected connections
Challenging assumptions

Talk about it after

Stereotypes in comedy
Honesty in relationships
Cultural assimilation

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