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The Rum Diary

  • 20112011
  • 1515
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
102K
YOUR RATING
Johnny Depp in The Rum Diary (2011)
Paul Kemp is a freelance journalist who finds himself at a critical turning point in his life while writing for a run-down newspaper in the Caribbean
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American journalist Paul Kemp takes on a freelance job in Puerto Rico for a local newspaper during the 1960s and struggles to find a balance between island culture and the expatriates who li... Read allAmerican journalist Paul Kemp takes on a freelance job in Puerto Rico for a local newspaper during the 1960s and struggles to find a balance between island culture and the expatriates who live there.American journalist Paul Kemp takes on a freelance job in Puerto Rico for a local newspaper during the 1960s and struggles to find a balance between island culture and the expatriates who live there.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
102K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Bruce Robinson
  • Writers
    • Bruce Robinson(screenplay)
    • Hunter S. Thompson(novel)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Giovanni Ribisi
    • Aaron Eckhart
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bruce Robinson
  • Writers
    • Bruce Robinson(screenplay)
    • Hunter S. Thompson(novel)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Giovanni Ribisi
    • Aaron Eckhart
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 190User reviews
    • 273Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos6

    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:31
    Trailer #1
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:31
    Trailer #1
    "Driving Into the Sea"
    Clip 0:44
    "Driving Into the Sea"
    "Are You Out of Your Mind?"
    Clip 0:58
    "Are You Out of Your Mind?"
    "Contradictory Points of View"
    Clip 0:41
    "Contradictory Points of View"
    "I'm from Connecticut"
    Clip 0:51
    "I'm from Connecticut"

    Photos66

    Giovanni Ribisi and Richard Jenkins in The Rum Diary (2011)
    Johnny Depp, Aaron Eckhart, and Amber Heard in The Rum Diary (2011)
    Johnny Depp and Richard Jenkins in The Rum Diary (2011)
    Johnny Depp in The Rum Diary (2011)
    Giovanni Ribisi in The Rum Diary (2011)
    Johnny Depp, Giovanni Ribisi, and Michael Rispoli in The Rum Diary (2011)
    Johnny Depp and Bruce Robinson in The Rum Diary (2011)
    Aaron Eckhart and Amber Heard in The Rum Diary (2011)
    Amber Heard in The Rum Diary (2011)
    Richard Jenkins in The Rum Diary (2011)
    Johnny Depp and Bruce Robinson in The Rum Diary (2011)
    Johnny Depp in The Rum Diary (2011)

    Top cast

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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • Kempas Kemp
    Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi
    • Mobergas Moberg
    Aaron Eckhart
    Aaron Eckhart
    • Sandersonas Sanderson
    Michael Rispoli
    Michael Rispoli
    • Salaas Sala
    Amber Heard
    Amber Heard
    • Chenaultas Chenault
    Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins
    • Lottermanas Lotterman
    Amaury Nolasco
    Amaury Nolasco
    • Segurraas Segurra
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • Donovanas Donovan
    Bill Smitrovich
    Bill Smitrovich
    • Mr. Zimburgeras Mr. Zimburger
    Julian Holloway
    Julian Holloway
    • Wolsleyas Wolsley
    Bruno Irizarry
    Bruno Irizarry
    • Lazaras Lazar
    Enzo Cilenti
    Enzo Cilenti
    • Digbyas Digby
    Aaron Lustig
    Aaron Lustig
    • Monkas Monk
    Tisuby González
    • Rosyas Rosy
    Natalia Rivera
    • Chenault's Friendas Chenault's Friend
    Karen Austin
    Karen Austin
    • Mrs. Zimburgeras Mrs. Zimburger
    Julio Ramos Velez
    Julio Ramos Velez
    • Intruderas Intruder
    • (as Julio Ramos)
    Rafael Alvarez
    • Taxi Driveras Taxi Driver
    • (as Rafa Alvarez)
    • Director
      • Bruce Robinson
    • Writers
      • Bruce Robinson(screenplay)
      • Hunter S. Thompson(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Hard-drinking journalist Paul Kemp takes a job at a besieged newspaper in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His volatile editor, Lotterman, assigns him to tourist pieces and horoscopes, but promises more. Paul rooms with Sala, an aging and equally alcoholic reporter, in a rundown flat. Sanderson, a wealthy entrepreneur, hires Paul to flack for a group of investors who plan to buy an island near the capital and build a resort. Sanderson's girl-friend, the beguiling Chenault, bats her eyes at Paul. His loyalties face challenges when he and Sala get in trouble with locals, when a Carnival dance enrages Sanderson, and when the paper hits the skids. Is the solution always alcohol? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    based on noveljournalistpuerto ricosan juan puerto riconewspaper135 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • One part outrage. One part justice. Three parts rum. Mix well.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • 15
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Johnny Depp suspended his sobriety for this film in order to experience the effects of liquors depicted.
    • Goofs
      When Kemp and Sala experience the effects of the mysterious drug while walking outside by the docks, the lobster in the tank is a Maine lobster (large claws), not a Caribbean lobster (no claws).
    • Quotes

      Paul Kemp: Oscar Wilde once said, "Nowadays, people know the price of everything, and the value of nothing."

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.16 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto De Blue)
      Written by Domenico Modugno, Franco Migliacci and Mitchell Parish
      Performed by Dean Martin
      Courtesy of Capitol Records, Inc.
      Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

    User reviews190

    Review
    Top review
    "The Rum Diary" is a tall glass of champagne!
    A perfect film. They hit all the marks with a sledgehammer. The acting was phenomenal, the locations were gorgeous, and the writing and direction of Bruce Robinson was well worth the wait. You don't need to be a fan of Hunter S. Thompson to enjoy or understand this film. But fans of his should rejoice! Admittedly the voice brought to life in this story through writer/director Bruce Robinson was sublime and fresh. Combined with the passion and love brought to screen with Johnny Depp's acting in this role - as well as the rest of the cast - I certainly imagine Hunter raising a glass to the entire cast and crew with a big smirk on his beautiful, weathered face. He would be proud. Do not miss this movie or let some vacant review keep you from it. It's the best film I have seen in a very long time!
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    • femalefilmmaker
    • Oct 26, 2011

    FAQ5

    • Is 'The Rum Diary' based on a book?
    • Why is Yeamon, one of the main characters in the book, missing in the movie?
    • Was the cockfighting real?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 11, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Hunter S. Thompson's The Rum Diary
    • Filming locations
      • Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
    • Production companies
      • GK Films
      • Infinitum Nihil
      • FilmEngine
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $45,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,109,815
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,135,369
      • Oct 30, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,134,958
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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