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The Rum Diary

2011·Movie
2h 0min·R
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic566.1Rotten Tomatoes52%36%

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The Rum Diary fingerprint

A , comedy: , but gripping, .

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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One part outrage. One part justice. Three parts rum. Mix well.

Tired of the noise and madness of New York and the crushing conventions of late Eisenhower-era America, itinerant journalist Paul Kemp travels to the pristine island of Puerto Rico to write for a local San Juan newspaper run by the downtrodden editor Lotterman. Adopting the rum-soaked lifestyle of the late ‘50s version of Hemingway’s 'The Lost Generation', Paul soon becomes entangled with a very attractive American woman and her fiancée, a businessman involved in shady property development deals.  It is within this world that Kemp ultimately discovers his true voice as a writer and integrity as a man.
Journalist's JourneyPuerto Rico 1950sRum-SoakedSocial CommentaryComing-of-AgeLost GenerationCorruption and IdealismCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Bruce Robinson, Coraly Santaliz
Written by:
Hunter S. Thompson, Bruce Robinson
Produced by:
Johnny Depp, Graham King, Denise Chamian
Composed by:
Aaron Glascock, Richard L. Anderson, Edward Tise

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Rum Diary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Rum Diary legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Rum Diary worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Rum Diary rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is The Rum Diary?

2 h 0 min

The Rum Diary runs 2 h 0 min.

Will The Rum Diary make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly sharp wit and satire.

Is The Rum Diary plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Rum Diary?

Easy watchDemanding

Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.

Is The Rum Diary good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will The Rum Diary scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching The Rum Diary?

BleakHopeful

Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.

Is The Rum Diary based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Rum Diary?

Critics54
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see The Rum Diary much the same way.

Was The Rum Diary a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$24 million

No. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 53% of its budget.

What language is The Rum Diary in?

EnglishGermanSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch The Rum Diary?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Rum Diary in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Rum Diary use?

Hero's Evil PredecessorStarving ArtistShower of LoveMs. FanserviceHorrorscopeNaked First ImpressionBig Fancy HouseShameless Fanservice GirlThe Film of the BookBooze FlamethrowerIntrepid ReporterCorrupt Corporate Executiveand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for The Rum Diary, including Hero's Evil Predecessor, Starving Artist, Shower of Love.