# Red Rocket (2021)

> A disgraced ex-porn star manipulates his way through a Texas homecoming, turning charm, hustling, and sexual ambition into a corrosive dark comedy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/541144

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Sean Baker
- Cast: Simon Rex, Suzanna Son, Bree Elrod, Ethan Darbone, Brenda Deiss, Judy Hill, Brittney Rodriguez, Marlon Lambert
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13453006/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: frantic, sardonic, candid, arthouse movie night, independent film night

## Synopsis

A washed-up star returns home, only to find old habits die hard amidst family chaos.

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