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The Rum Diary (2011)

★ 6.1R120 minDirector: Bruce Robinson

2011 film by Bruce Robinson

The Rum Diary is a 2011 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Bruce Robinson, based on the novel of the same name by Hunter S. Thompson, published 1998. The film stars Johnny Depp, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Rispoli, Amber Heard, Richard Jenkins, and Giovanni Ribisi.

Filming began in Puerto Rico in March 2009 and was released by FilmDistrict on October 28, 2011. The film received mixed reviews and grossed just $30.1 million against its $45 million budget.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Rum Diary about?
The Rum Diary (2011) — 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. Sand
Is The Rum Diary based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Rum Diary scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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