Blame It on Rio
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58% Critic Match

Blame It on Rio

She's the hottest thing on the beach. She's also his best friend's daughter!

5.8 / 10 1984 1h 40mR English
ComedyRomance

Storyline

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!

Cast & Crew

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Matthew Hollis

Lead
Michelle Johnson

Michelle Johnson

Jennifer Lyons

Joseph Bologna

Joseph Bologna

Victor Lyons

Demi Moore

Demi Moore

Nicole 'Nikki' Hollis

Valerie Harper

Valerie Harper

Karen Hollis

José Lewgoy

José Lewgoy

Eduardo Marques

Lupe Gigliotti

Lupe Gigliotti

Signora Botega

Tessy Callado

Tessy Callado

Helaine

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Stanley Donen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Blame It on Rio is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker