The Rum Diary
- Comedy
- Drama
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.
The Rum Diary is a 2011 comedy-drama film following an American journalist who escapes to Puerto Rico in search of purpose and reinvention. Based on Hunter S. Thompson's novel, the movie explores themes of journalistic integrity and personal discovery against the backdrop of 1950s island life. It's available now on various streaming and rental platforms.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Johnny DeppPaul Kemp
Amber HeardChenault
Aaron EckhartSanderson
Michael RispoliSala
Giovanni RibisiMoberg
Richard JenkinsLotterman
Amaury NolascoSegurra
Marshall BellDonavon
Bill SmitrovichZimburger
Julian HollowayWolsley
Enzo CilentiDigby
Karimah WestbrookPapa Nebo
Aaron LustigMonk- Natalia RiveraChenault's Friend
Jimmy OrtegaCop on Fire
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The Rum Diary — frequently asked
When was The Rum Diary released?
The Rum Diary was released on October 13, 2011.
What is The Rum Diary about?
The film follows Paul Kemp, a disillusioned journalist who moves to Puerto Rico to write for a local newspaper. While there, he gets caught up in the island's rum-soaked lifestyle and becomes entangled with an attractive woman and her fiancé's shady business dealings, ultimately discovering his integrity as a writer.
Is The Rum Diary based on a book?
Yes, the film is based on a novel by Hunter S. Thompson.
Where can I watch The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary is available for streaming and rental on various platforms including digital retailers and subscription services.
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