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The Rum Diary

  • 20112011
  • RR
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
106K
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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
6.1/10
106K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Bruce Robinson
  • Writers
    • Bruce Robinson(screenplay)
    • Hunter S. Thompson(novel)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Giovanni Ribisi
    • Aaron Eckhart
  • Director
    • Bruce Robinson
  • Writers
    • Bruce Robinson(screenplay)
    • Hunter S. Thompson(novel)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Giovanni Ribisi
    • Aaron Eckhart
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 195User reviews
    • 275Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos16

    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:31
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    "Driving Into the Sea"
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    "Are You Out of Your Mind?"
    Clip 0:58
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    "Contradictory Points of View"
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    "I'm from Connecticut"
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    The Rum Diary: Driving Into The Sea
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    The Rum Diary: No Such Thing As 470 Proof Alcohol
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    The Rum Diary: The Bastards Of This World
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    The Rum Diary: Fresh Blood
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    The Rum Diary: Are You Outta Your Mind?
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    The Rum Diary: Carneval
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    Photos196

    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
    • Kemp
    Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi
    • Moberg
    Aaron Eckhart
    Aaron Eckhart
    • Sanderson
    Michael Rispoli
    Michael Rispoli
    • Sala
    Amber Heard
    Amber Heard
    • Chenault
    Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins
    • Lotterman
    Amaury Nolasco
    Amaury Nolasco
    • Segurra
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • Donovan
    Bill Smitrovich
    Bill Smitrovich
    • Mr. Zimburger
    Julian Holloway
    Julian Holloway
    • Wolsley
    Bruno Irizarry
    Bruno Irizarry
    • Lazar
    Enzo Cilenti
    Enzo Cilenti
    • Digby
    Aaron Lustig
    Aaron Lustig
    • Monk
    Tisuby González
    • Rosy
    Natalia Rivera
    • Chenault's Friend
    Karen Austin
    Karen Austin
    • Mrs. Zimburger
    Julio Ramos Velez
    • Intruder
    • (as Julio Ramos)
    Rafael Alvarez
    • Taxi Driver
    • (as Rafa Alvarez)
    • Director
      • Bruce Robinson
    • Writers
      • Bruce Robinson(screenplay)
      • Hunter S. Thompson(novel)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Johnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard first met while making this film. They became a couple in 2012 after Depp separated from his longtime girlfriend Vanessa Paradis, were married in February 2015, separated in May 2016 and officially divorced in January 2017, after a very public court battle, which was reignited in 2019 when Depp sued Heard for defamation.
    • Goofs
      When Kemp drives the Corvette along the coast, as the camera pans the car and roadway from above, a cellular telephone tower appears in the shot.
    • 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 reviews195

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    Featured 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
      • October 28, 2011 (United States)
    • 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(Cockfight scenes)
    • Production companies
      • GK Films
      • Infinitum Nihil
      • FilmEngine
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    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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