Blame It on Rio
“She's the hottest thing on the beach. She's also his best friend's daughter!”
Synopsis
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!
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Blame It on Rio (1984) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-10
Top Cast
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Michael Caine
Matthew Hollis
Michelle Johnson
Jennifer Lyons
Joseph Bologna
Victor Lyons
Demi Moore
Nicole 'Nikki' Hollis
Valerie Harper
Karen Hollis
José Lewgoy
Eduardo Marques
Lupe Gigliotti
Signora Botega
Tessy Callado
Helaine
Zeni Pereira
Mother of the Bride
Eduardo Conde
Singer in the Dance Club
Michael Menaugh
Peter
Betty von Wien
Isabella
Angelo DeMatos
Dancer
Rômulo Arantes
Diego
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.07x
+$9.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Donen
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Peters, Larry Gelbart, Claude Berri
- Original Score
- Kenneth Wannberg
- Original Title
- Blame It on Rio
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.6M
- Production Studios
- Sherwood, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Donen
Charlie Peters, Larry Gelbart, Claude Berri
Kenneth Wannberg
Reynaldo Villalobos, Peter Lyons Collister
Richard Marden, George B. Hively
Stanley Donen, Bruce McNall, Larry Gelbart
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Donen
Director
Charlie Peters
Writer
Larry Gelbart
Writer
Stanley Donen
Producer
Bruce McNall
Producer
Kenneth Wannberg
Original Music Composer
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography
Richard Marden
Editor
George B. Hively
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blame It on Rio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blame It on Rio about?
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!
Who directed Blame It on Rio?
Blame It on Rio was directed by Stanley Donen.
Who stars in Blame It on Rio?
The principal cast of Blame It on Rio includes Michael Caine, Michelle Johnson, Joseph Bologna, Demi Moore, Valerie Harper.
When was Blame It on Rio released and how long is it?
Blame It on Rio was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Blame It on Rio?
Blame It on Rio had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $18.6M at the worldwide box office (2.07 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Blame It on Rio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blame It on Rio was composed by Kenneth Wannberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blame It on Rio?
Blame It on Rio holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).