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Red Rocket

2021 | 130 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Boogie Nights, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After hitting rock bottom in Los Angeles, former porn star Mikey Saber returns to his hometown in Texas to stay with his estranged wife and mother-in-law. Just as tensions begin to ease, he becomes infatuated with a young doughnut shop worker named Strawberry.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Palm Dog Award. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Male Lead. Also nominated for 1 more Cannes award and 1 more Independent Spirit Award. Plus 6 other awards.
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $1 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 258K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sean Baker

Simon RexMikey
Suzanna SonStrawberry
Bree ElrodLexi
Ethan DarboneLonnie
Brenda DeissLil
Judy HillLeondria
Brittney RodriguezJune
Marlon LambertErnesto
Vickie PearceManager #1
Bashir AbboudManager #2