The Shiny Shrimp, a French comedy directed by Cédric Le Gallo and Maxime Govare, featuring Nicolas Gob, Alban Lenoir and Michaël Abiteboul, is among the titles highlighted on Disney+ on June 16, 2026, as part of the platform’s daily selections announced. This spotlight does not necessarily indicate a newly added catalog entry.
Shiny Shrimps
Film | 2019
In cinemas: May 8, 2019
Coming to Disney+ on June 16, 2026
Comedy | Runtime: 1h40
Directed by Cédric Le Gallo, Maxime Govare | Screenplay: Cédric Le Gallo, Maxime Govare
Starring Nicolas Gob, Alban Lenoir, Michaël Abiteboul
Nationality: France
After making homophobic remarks, Mathias Le Goff, the world silver medalist in swimming, is forced to coach The Glittering Shrimp, a gay water-polo team driven more by a festive spirit than by competition. The group then sets off for Croatia to take part in the Gay Games.
Inspired by the experiences of Cédric Le Gallo, who himself belongs to a gay water-polo team, The Shiny Shrimps fuses sports comedy, a road-movie vibe, and a collective-ensemble story. The film tackles homophobia, tolerance, and inclusion by pitting a high-level athlete against a team that champions a different way of living together.
From Paris to Croatia, the story unfolds at the pace of their travels, the pauses, and the internal tensions. Each member of the team brings a distinct personality, letting the film drift between comic moments, acts of solidarity, and confrontations with prejudice.
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