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Rotting in the Sun

2023·Movie
1h 51min·NR

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Rotting in the Sun fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Plenty of satire and cringe comedy

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Cringe Humor8
  • Dark Humor8

World

Everyday modern life, society, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Meta Narrative8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

A (almost) true mystery.

A filmmaker facing an existential crisis goes on a vacation to a Mexican gay nudist beach, where he meets a social media celebrity who convinces him to collaborate with him on his new TV show. But one disappears and another embarks on a wild journey through Mexico City to find him.
Dark ComedySatire of Influencer CultureExistential CrisisGay Nudist BeachMeta-NarrativeMexico CitySocial CommentaryCringe HumorFilm Industry

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Rotting in the Sun

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Where can I stream Rotting in the Sun legally?

Rotting in the Sun is included with a subscription to MUBI in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rotting in the Sun worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rotting in the Sun rated?

NRNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Rotting in the Sun?

1 h 51 min

Rotting in the Sun runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rotting in the Sun?

Critics76
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Rotting in the Sun higher (76) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Rotting in the Sun in?

SpanishEnglish

It was made in Spanish, with some English. Produced in Chile, Mexico, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rotting in the Sun?

43ADARATBEBMBOBRBSBZCACLCOCRDE+29

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rotting in the Sun in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.