The Revenge of the Shiny Shrimps

The Revenge of the Shiny Shrimps

Directed by Maxime Govare, Cédric Le Gallo

Produced by Kaly Productions, Apple Tree Vision

2022113 min6.3 / 10

A spirited comedy about a ragtag water polo team stranded in hostile territory, balancing humor and heart with genuine stakes around LGBTQ+ identity and belonging.

Two years after the death of Jean, Matthias, the coach, decides to take Selime, a young man from the suburbs he believes is gay, to accompany the Shiny Shrimps to the Gay Games in Tokyo, on a trip to pay tribute to their friend who left too early. But after they miss their connection, they find themselves stranded in Russia, in one of the not the most gay-friendly regions in the world. The start of a crazy adventure as incredible as it is perilous.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Revenge of the Shiny Shrimps end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Revenge of the Shiny Shrimps easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Revenge of the Shiny Shrimps violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Revenge of the Shiny Shrimps sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Revenge of the Shiny Shrimps scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Surprise18

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Love35

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