The Rum Diary
“One part outrage. One part justice. Three parts rum. Mix well.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-26
Top Cast
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Johnny Depp
Paul Kemp
Amber Heard
Chenault
Aaron Eckhart
Sanderson
Michael Rispoli
Sala
Giovanni Ribisi
Moberg
Richard Jenkins
Lotterman
Amaury Nolasco
Segurra
Marshall Bell
Donavon
Bill Smitrovich
Zimburger
Julian Holloway
Wolsley
Enzo Cilenti
Digby
Karimah Westbrook
Papa Nebo
Aaron Lustig
Monk
Natalia Rivera
Chenault's Friend
Jimmy Ortega
Cop on Fire
Guillermo Valedón
Xanadu Maitre d'
Bruno Irizarry
Lazar
Karen Austin
Mrs. Zimburger
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 13, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.53x
-$21M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Robinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Robinson
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- The Rum Diary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $45M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24M
- Production Studios
- FilmEngine, GK Films, Infinitum Nihil
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Robinson
Bruce Robinson, Hunter S. Thompson
Christopher Young
Dariusz Wolski
Carol Littleton
Johnny Depp, Graham King, Tim Headington, Anthony Rhulen, Christi Dembrowski
Department Leadership Roster
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
Bruce Robinson
Director
Bruce Robinson
Screenplay
G.A. Aguilar
Stunt Coordinator
Johnny Depp
Producer
Graham King
Producer
Tim Headington
Producer
Anthony Rhulen
Producer
Christi Dembrowski
Producer
Robert Kravis
Producer
Dariusz Wolski
Director of Photography
Carol Littleton
Editor
Chris Seagers
Production Design
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
Bill Gilman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rum Diary
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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.
Who directed The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary was directed by Bruce Robinson.
Who stars in The Rum Diary?
The principal cast of The Rum Diary includes Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Rispoli, Giovanni Ribisi.
When was The Rum Diary released and how long is it?
The Rum Diary was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $24M at the worldwide box office (0.53 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Rum Diary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rum Diary was composed by Christopher Young.
Is The Rum Diary based on a book or true story?
The Rum Diary is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hunter S. Thompson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).