The Shiny Shrimps

The Shiny Shrimps is a French comedy about Matthias Le Goff, a professional swimmer nearing the end of his career. After making homophobic remarks during a television appearance, he is forced to coach an amateur gay water polo team known as the Shiny Shrimps. While the team is more interested in socializing and enjoyment than strict athletic discipline, they aim to qualify for the Gay Games in Croatia. Through this experience, Matthias is introduced to a world that challenges his prejudices and forces him to rethink his personal priorities.

The film was directed by Maxime Govare, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Cédric Le Gallo. This was the first of two films directed by Govare, followed by Lucky Winners in 2024. The cast features Nicolas Gob in the lead role, alongside Alban Lenoir, Geoffrey Couët, Michaël Abiteboul, David Baïot, and Jonathan Louis.

Produced by Charades, Les improductibles, and Kaly Productions, the movie had a budget of 4 million USD and earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has been received positively by audiences, holding a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb based on 3,300 votes and a rating of 6.6/10 on TMDB from 484 votes.