Red Rocket

2021 · 130 min · EN · R · 6.8 (632 votes)

Dir. Sean Baker · Starring Simon Rex, Suzanna Son, Bree Elrod, Ethan Darbone, Brenda Deiss, Judy Hill

“Everything's bigger in Texas.”

DramaComedy

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.

VIBE

This is a raw, often uncomfortable character study, propelled by a chaotic, magnetic central performance. It feels like a candid, anxious peek into a life spiraling, full of dubious choices and darkly comedic moments. The energy is relentless, leaving you both fascinated and squirming in your seat.

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