The Rum Diary (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2011, The Rum Diary is a comedy and drama film directed by Bruce Robinson, running about 120 minutes. “One part outrage. One part justice. Three parts rum. Mix well.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Rum Diary stars Johnny Depp as Paul Kemp, Amber Heard as Chenault, Aaron Eckhart as Sanderson and Michael Rispoli as Sala, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Rum Diary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $24M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rum Diary page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rum Diary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rum Diary (2011)?
- In US, The Rum Diary is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rum Diary worth watching?
- The Rum Diary holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rum Diary?
- The Rum Diary stars Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Rispoli and Giovanni Ribisi.
- When was The Rum Diary released?
- The Rum Diary was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.