The Rum Diary
“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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Cinemas a la Demande |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Oldflix, Pluto TV | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Rum Diary
The Rum Diary is a 2011 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Bruce Robinson. The cast is led by Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Aaron Eckhart. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Rum Diary was produced by FilmEngine, GK Films, and Infinitum Nihil and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on October 13, 2011, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $45 million, it went on to gross $24 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bruce Robinson
- Writers
- Bruce Robinson
- Release date
- October 13, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $45 million
- Box office
- $24 million
- Production
- FilmEngine, GK Films, Infinitum Nihil
The Rum Diary cast & crew
The Rum Diary was directed by Bruce Robinson and written by Bruce Robinson.
The cast features Johnny Depp as Paul Kemp, Amber Heard as Chenault, Aaron Eckhart as Sanderson, Michael Rispoli as Sala, Giovanni Ribisi as Moberg, and Richard Jenkins as Lotterman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Young, cinematography is by Dariusz Wolski, and it was produced by Christi Dembrowski and Johnny Depp.
Is The Rum Diary worth watching?
The Rum Diary holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 1,332 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Rum Diary is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Rum Diary
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Cast of The Rum Diary
Johnny Depp
Paul Kemp
Amber Heard
Chenault
Aaron Eckhart
Sanderson
Michael Rispoli
Sala
Giovanni Ribisi
Moberg
Richard Jenkins
Lotterman
Amaury Nolasco
Segurra
Marshall Bell
Donavon
Bill Smitrovich
Zimburger
Julian Holloway
Wolsley
Enzo Cilenti
Digby
Karimah Westbrook
Papa Nebo
The Rum Diary — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Rum Diary in United States?
The Rum Diary is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Rum Diary in?
The Rum Diary is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is The Rum Diary rated?
The Rum Diary is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 1,332 ratings.
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