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Red Rocket 2021
Black comedyComedy-dramaIndependent
A 2021 American black comedy drama film, Red Rocket was directed by Sean Baker and written by Baker alongside Chris Bergoch. The movie features Simon Rex, Bree Elrod, and Suzanna Son in her first feature role. In the story, Rex plays a middle-aged former adult film actor who returns to his hometown in small-town Texas after retiring from Los Angeles. He attempts to reestablish his previous lifestyle. During his journey, he starts a relationship with a 17-year-old woman.
The film made its debut at the 74th Cannes Film Festival as part of the Palme d'Or competition on July 14, 2021. It opened in limited U.S. theaters on December 10, 2021 through A24. Critics praised the direction and Rex's acting, leading to multiple accolades. The National Board of Review included it among the top 10 films of that year. Rex earned Best Actor honors from both the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and the Independent Spirit Awards.
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Cast
- Simon RexMikey "Saber" Davies
- Bree ElrodLexi Davies
- Suzanna SonStrawberry / Raylee
- Brenda DeissLil
- Judy HillLeondria
- Brittney RodriguezJune
- Ethan DarboneLonnie
- Shih-Ching TsouMs. Phan
- Parker BighamNash Parker
Crew
- Director
- Sean Baker
- Writer
- Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch
- Producer
- Sean Baker, Alex Coco, Samantha Quan, Alex Saks, Shih-Ching Tsou
- Cinematography
- Drew Daniels
- Editing
- Sean Baker
Details
- Production
- Cre Film, FilmNation Entertainment
- Distributor
- A24, Focus Features (United States)
- Budget
- $1.1 million
- Box office
- $2.3 million
