Blame It On Rio

Blame It On Rio (1984)

  • 9% of critics liked it
    (22 reviews)

  • 35% of users liked it
    (6,629 ratings)

This attempt to remake the clever 1977 French farce Un Moment d'Egarement stars Michael Caine as an executive named Matthew Hollis, who, together with friend Victor Lyons (Joseph Bologna), travels to Rio de Janeiro on business. Victor sets out on the town in search of a lambada partner, leaving… More

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R,
Directed By
Written By
Charlie Peters, Larry Gelbart
Genres
Comedy, Romance
In Theaters
Feb 17, 1984 Wide
MGM

Critic Reviews

  • Variety Staff, Variety

    Offputting, even at times nasty.

  • , Time Out

    A thin, cynical calculation.

  • Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

    This movie is clearly intended to appeal to the prurient interests of dirty old men of all ages.

  • Vincent Canby, New York Times

    Blame It on Rio is not simply humorless. It also spreads gloom.

  • , TV Guide's Movie Guide

    Caine looks embarrassed through the entire film, as well he might.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Nicki M


    I can't believe I missed this little 80's gem until now! Okay, the story is a little questionable - middle aged man gets with best friend's teenage daughter, and as for the topless running around on the beach - well! I can't imagine many fathers allowing that to… More

  • Red L


    Michael Caine plays a reluctant lover to the daughter of his best friend on a vacation in Rio. His acting is pretty good, but the movie gets worse as it ages.

  • Dean M


    The shaky affair is held together by another outstanding performance by Michael Caine as the conscience-stricken, reluctant lover.

  • RJ M


    In the 80's Michael Caine was the busiest man in Hollywood. The man never stopped working, and appeared in so many movies, it was impossible not to miss some. A perfect example is this overlooked gem from 1984. Caine plays a middle aged man in a failing marriage that goes on a… More

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