Rotting in the Sun
“A (almost) true mystery.”
Synopsis
A filmmaker facing an existential crisis goes on a vacation to a Mexican gay nudist beach, where he meets a social media celebrity who convinces him to collaborate with him on his new TV show. But one disappears and another embarks on a wild journey through Mexico City to find him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-09
Top Cast
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Sebastián Silva
Sebastián Silva
Jordan Firstman
Jordan Firstman
Catalina Saavedra
Señora Vero
Mateo Riestra
Mateo
Martine Gutierrez
Martine
Alberto Rafael Cortés
Beto
Anajo Aldrete
Renata
Gustavo Melgarejo
Lalo
Juan Andrés Silva
Juan
Beltrán Horisberger
Mexican Daddy
Gerardo Sierra
Gustavo
Jacob Wasserman
Gringo at La Plaza
Rod Keller
Sasha (HBO Executive)
Vitter Leija
Victor
Alberto Bustamante
Jordan's Friend
Joaquín Guillemí
Jordan's Friend
Blew Velvet
Jordan's Friend
Sam Wilkes
Beach Guy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysEvery Colour In Between Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 8, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 15, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sebastián Silva
- Screenplay & Story
- Sebastián Silva, Pedro Peirano
- Original Score
- Nascuy Linares
- Original Title
- Rotting in the Sun
- Country of Origin
- Chile, Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15K
- Production Studios
- Icki Eneo Arlo, Spacemaker Productions, Hidden Content, The Lift, Diroriro
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sebastián Silva
Sebastián Silva, Pedro Peirano
Nascuy Linares
Gabriel Díaz
Santiago Cendeja, Gabriel Díaz, Sofía Subercaseaux
Adam Donald, Eugene Kotlyarenko, Ant Gentile, Adrián Geyer, Alex Hughes
Department Leadership Roster
Ana Moshi Ibarra
Production Design
Luba Ramirez
Costume Design
Nascuy Linares
Original Music Composer
Sebastián Silva
Director
Sebastián Silva
Writer
Pedro Peirano
Writer
Jacob Wasserman
Producer
Gabriel Díaz
Director of Photography
Santiago Cendeja
Editor
Gabriel Díaz
Editor
Sofía Subercaseaux
Editor
Hugo Aguilera
Stunt Coordinator
Thomas Boda
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rotting in the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rotting in the Sun about?
A filmmaker facing an existential crisis goes on a vacation to a Mexican gay nudist beach, where he meets a social media celebrity who convinces him to collaborate with him on his new TV show. But one disappears and another embarks on a wild journey through Mexico City to find him.
Who directed Rotting in the Sun?
Rotting in the Sun was directed by Sebastián Silva.
Who stars in Rotting in the Sun?
The principal cast of Rotting in the Sun includes Sebastián Silva, Jordan Firstman, Catalina Saavedra, Mateo Riestra, Martine Gutierrez.
When was Rotting in the Sun released and how long is it?
Rotting in the Sun was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did Rotting in the Sun make at the box office?
Rotting in the Sun grossed $15K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Rotting in the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rotting in the Sun was composed by Nascuy Linares.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rotting in the Sun?
Rotting in the Sun holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).