35 Shots of Rum (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2009, 35 Shots of Rum is a drama film directed by Claire Denis, running about 100 minutes. “We all live such withdrawn lives... Everyone in his corner.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lionel, a widower, has raised his daughter, Josephine, on his own since she was young. The two are used to living alone, depending solely on one another. But, now that Josephine is older, Lionel is beginning to realize they cannot stay isolated forever.
Who’s in it. 35 Shots of Rum stars Alex Descas as Lionel, Mati Diop as Joséphine, Nicole Dogué as Gabrielle and Grégoire Colin as Noé, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, 35 Shots of Rum has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Metrograph and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 35 Shots of Rum page.
If you liked it. Fans of 35 Shots of Rum tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 35 Shots of Rum (2009)?
- In US, 35 Shots of Rum is available to stream on Metrograph, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 35 Shots of Rum worth watching?
- 35 Shots of Rum holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 35 Shots of Rum?
- 35 Shots of Rum stars Alex Descas, Mati Diop, Nicole Dogué, Grégoire Colin and Julieth Mars Toussaint.
- When was 35 Shots of Rum released?
- 35 Shots of Rum was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.