Red Rocket (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2021, Red Rocket is a comedy and drama film directed by Sean Baker, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Finding himself down and out in Los Angeles, ex porn star Mikey Saber decides to crawl back to his hometown of Texas City, Texas, where his estranged wife and mother-in-law are living. Just as this dysfunctional family seems to be making things work, Mikey meets a young woman named Strawberry working the cash register at a local doughnut shop.
Who’s in it. Red Rocket stars Simon Rex as Mikey, Suzanna Son as Strawberry / Raylee, Bree Elrod as Lexi and Ethan Darbone as Lonnie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Red Rocket has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.2M 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 Red Rocket page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Rocket tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Rocket (2021)?
- In US, Red Rocket 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 Red Rocket worth watching?
- Red Rocket holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Red Rocket?
- Red Rocket stars Simon Rex, Suzanna Son, Bree Elrod, Ethan Darbone and Shih-Ching Tsou.
- When was Red Rocket released?
- Red Rocket was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.