The Rum Diary (film)

The Rum Diary
The Rum Diary
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Bruce Robinson
Screenplay by	Bruce Robinson
Based on	The Rum Diary; by Hunter S. Thompson
Produced by	Johnny Depp; Graham King; Christi Dembrowski; Anthony Rhulen; Robert Kravis; Tim Headington; Greg Shapiro;
Starring	Johnny Depp; Aaron Eckhart; Michael Rispoli; Amber Heard; Richard Jenkins; Giovanni Ribisi;
Cinematography	Dariusz Wolski
Edited by	Carol Littleton
Music by	Christopher Young
Production; companies	GK Films; Infinitum Nihil; FilmEngine;
Distributed by	FilmDistrict
Release dates	October 13, 2011 (Los Angeles); October 28, 2011 (United States);
Running time	120 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$45 million
Box office	$30.1 million

The Rum Diary is a 2011 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Bruce Robinson, based on the novel of the same name by Hunter S. Thompson, published 1998. The film stars Johnny Depp, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Rispoli, Amber Heard, Richard Jenkins, and Giovanni Ribisi.

Filming began in Puerto Rico in March 2009 and was released on October 28, 2011. The film received mixed reviews and grossed just $30 million against its $45 million budget.