The Rum Diary (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Rum Diary is a 2011 adventure drama. It is based on The Rum Diary by Hunter S. Thompson. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $30.1 million worldwide on a $45 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Comedy at the Artios Awards 2012. Critics gave it 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- FilmDistrict
- Budget
- $45M
- Based on
- The Rum Diary by Hunter S. Thompson
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Rum Diary About?
The premise of The Rum Diary without spoilers, adapted from The Rum Diary by Hunter S. Thompson. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the intoxicating atmosphere of 1960s Puerto Rico, journalist Paul Kemp escapes the drudgery of his life by accepting a job at a struggling newspaper. He immerses himself in a world of excessive drinking and vibrant nightlife, but soon becomes entangled in a controversial land development scheme. As Kemp uncovers the dark underbelly of the island’s prosperity, he faces a moral dilemma, forced to confront corruption and powerful figures while navigating a landscape of alluring distractions.
The Rum Diary Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- journalist
- based on novel
- newspaper
- san juan puerto rico
- alcoholic
- ocean
- drunkenness
- alcohol abuse
- alcoholism
- cockfight
- hallucination
- year 1960
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- nudity
- female topless nudity
- communism
- capitalism
- voodoo
- pagan
- paganism
- witchcraft
- car
- american
- caribbean island
- man wears a swimsuit
- mini bar
- mini bottle
- taxi ride
- editor in chief
- staff photographer
- dark room
- large format camera
- car phone
- beach house
- private beach
- confidentiality agreement
- island paradise
- drinking rum
- pan american
- gonzo journalist
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- reference to a zodiac sign
- reference to pisces the astrological sign
- 1960s
- female nudity
- 20th century
- job
- chicken
- bare chested man
- convertible car
- sex
The Rum Diary Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Rum Diary 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 51% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 36%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
34 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.3 /5
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The Rum Diary Plot Summary
What happens in The Rum Diary from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Paul Kemp, portrayed by Johnny Depp, is an aspiring novelist struggling to find success in the literary world. He takes a leap of faith and secures a job at a newspaper in vibrant San Juan, Puerto Rico. Here, he meets his colleague Sala, played by Michael Rispoli, who offers insight into the paper’s grim future and introduces Kemp to the local culture. Assigned to the horoscope section, his life takes a twist when he encounters the captivating Chenault, played by Amber Heard, who is evading a corporate party hosted by Union Carbide. Kemp is instantly smitten by her allure.
Full summary
The whole story of The Rum Diary, scene by scene
The Rum Diary Box Office & Budget
The Rum Diary grossed $30.1 million worldwide on a $45 million budget, 67% of what it cost. $13.1 million came from the US and Canada and $17 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$30.1M
67% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $13.1M
- International
- $17M
- Budget
- $45M
The Rum Diary Awards & Nominations
The Rum Diary earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Comedy at the Artios Awards 2012.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Artios Awards 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Comedy
The Rum Diary Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Rum Diary.
How Well Do You Know The Rum Diary?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character of 'The Rum Diary'?
Cars in The Rum Diary
33 cars on screen, including the 1962 Fiat 500 D and the 1959 Austin-Healey 3000.
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1959 Austin-Healey 3000 Important role -
1953 Buick unknown Minor role -
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role
The Rum Diary Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Rhum Express” and “Diário de um Jornalista Bêbado”.
- Also known as
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- Rhum Express
- Diário de um Jornalista Bêbado
- O Diário a Rum
- Los diarios del ron
- 醉後型男日記
- Diario De Un Seductor
- 莱姆酒日记
- 朗姆酒日记
- Ромовый дневник
- เดอะ รัม ไดอะรี่ ปูมหลังนายแอลกอฮอล์
- Tutku Günlükleri
- Dziennik zakrapiany rumem
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- The Rum Diary - Cronache di una passione
- Rumový deník
- Rumnapló
- ラム・ダイアリー
- Μεθυσμένο Ημερολόγιο
- יומן הרום
- Jurnalul unui iubitor de rom
- 럼 다이어리
- Ruma dienasgrāmata
- Дневникът на едно пиянде
- Els diaris del rom, რომის დღიური
- Ромовий щоденник
- Zapiti dnevnik
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The Rum Diary FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of The Rum Diary, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Rum Diary released?
The Rum Diary was released on October 28, 2011.
How much did The Rum Diary make at the box office?
The Rum Diary grossed $30.1 million worldwide ($13.1 million domestic, $17 million international) on a budget of $45 million.
How is The Rum Diary rated?
The Rum Diary has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Is The Rum Diary based on a book?
Yes. The Rum Diary is adapted from The Rum Diary by Hunter S. Thompson.
Was The Rum Diary nominated for any awards?
The Rum Diary received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Rum Diary have a post-credit scene?
No. The Rum Diary has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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