Blame It on Rio
Seen it?1984 | 100 min | Comedy, Romance
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 7% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
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!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
7% on Rotten Tomatoes, 22 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$19 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 98K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stanley Donen
- 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