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Rotting in the Sun

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2023 | 111 min | Comedy, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved A Simple Favor, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone, tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A filmmaker facing an existential crisis goes on a vacation to a Mexican gay nudist beach, where he meets a social media celebrity who convinces him to collaborate with him on his new TV show. But one disappears and another embarks on a wild journey through Mexico City to find him.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $15K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 106K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sebastián Silva

  • Sebastián SilvaSebastián Silva
  • Jordan FirstmanJordan Firstman
  • Catalina SaavedraSeñora Vero
  • Mateo RiestraMateo
  • Martine GutierrezMartine
  • Alberto Rafael CortésBeto
  • Anajo AldreteRenata
  • Gustavo MelgarejoLalo
  • Juan Andrés SilvaJuan
  • Beltrán HorisbergerMexican Daddy