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The Rum Diary (2011)

Movie ★ 5.9 120 min

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.

Bruce Robinson Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 13, 2011
Runtime
120 min
Rating
R
Budget
$45.0M
Box office
$24.0M
IMDb
tt0376136
Studio
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Frequently asked questions

What is The Rum Diary about?
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.
Who directed The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary was directed by Bruce Robinson.
Who stars in The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary stars Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Rispoli.
When was The Rum Diary released?
The Rum Diary is a 2011 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch The Rum Diary?
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