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Critic Alex Godfrey
rated 10

A beguiling and beautiful film about a total toerag, Red Rocket is a unique character study: Mikey Saber will charm your socks off, and you’ll hate him for it.

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Cast & Crew

Sean Baker
Director
Sean Baker
Writer
Simon Rex
As Mikey
Shih-Ching Tsou
As Ms. Phan
Karren Karagulian
As Arash (voice)
Bree Elrod
As Lexi
Robert Gonzales
As Hungry Hard Hat #4
Suzanna Son
As Strawberry

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Written and directed by Sean Baker, Red Rocket is a dark comedy-drama that follows the story of Mikey Saber, a washed-up porn star who returns to his small Texas hometown after a 17-year absence. Mikey, played by Simon Rex, is not welcomed back with open arms, and he must navigate his way through a dysfunctional family, old friends, and a new romantic interest. The film explores themes of identity, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships. With a unique blend of humor and poignancy, Red Rocket offers a fresh and captivating portrait of a uniquely American hustler.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Red Rocket include A Real Pain, Winter Spring Summer or Fall, Green Book, The Wild Robot, Anora, The Favourite.

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Red Rocket was released in theaters on March 11, 2022.