The Rum Diary (2011)
The Rum Diary is a 2011 comedy movie directed by Bruce Robinson, with a running time of 2h. It stars Johnny Depp, Amber Heard and Aaron Eckhart.
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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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.
When was The Rum Diary released?
The Rum Diary was released on 13 October 2011.
How long is The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary runs 2h.
Who made The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary was directed by Bruce Robinson.
Where can I watch The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex and YouTube.
Where to watch The Rum Diary
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Johnny Depp as Paul Kemp
- Amber Heard as Chenault
- Aaron Eckhart as Sanderson
- Michael Rispoli as Sala
- Giovanni Ribisi as Moberg
- Richard Jenkins as Lotterman
- Amaury Nolasco as Segurra
- Marshall Bell as Donavon
- Bill Smitrovich as Zimburger
- Julian Holloway as Wolsley
- Enzo Cilenti as Digby
- Karimah Westbrook as Papa Nebo