The Rum Diary
2011, English. Directed by Bruce Robinson.
One part outrage. One part justice. Three parts rum. Mix well.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Details
- Released
- 13 October 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bruce Robinson
- Budget
- $45M
- Box office
- $24M
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What The Rum Diary is based on
The Rum Diary is based on The Rum Diary, a 1998 novel by Hunter S. Thompson.
Novel · 1998
The Rum Diary
By Hunter S. Thompson
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The Rum Diary: quick answers
Is The Rum Diary worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 1,390 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Rum Diary have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Rum Diary. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Rum Diary parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Rum Diary is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Rum Diary on?
The Rum Diary isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rum Diary?
If you liked The Rum Diary, try Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun, Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot.
Who directed The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary (2011) was directed by Bruce Robinson and stars Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Aaron Eckhart.
What is The Rum Diary based on?
The Rum Diary is based on The Rum Diary, a 1998 novel by Hunter S. Thompson.