Red Rocket (film)
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Red Rocket is a 2021 American black comedy drama film directed by Sean Baker, and written by Baker and Chris Bergoch. It stars Simon Rex, Bree Elrod, and Suzanna Son in her feature film debut. The film stars Rex as a middle-aged, newly retired porn star who leaves Los Angeles for his small Texas hometown, plotting his way back to the life he once had. Along the way, he begins dating a 17-year-old girl. The film premiered at the 74th Cannes Film Festival in competition for the Palme d'Or on July 14, 2021. It was released in select theaters in the United States on December 10, 2021, by A24. It received praise for its direction and Rex's performance and received a variety of awards and nominations. The National Board of Review listed it among the top ten films of the year. Rex also won Best Actor awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and the Independent Spirit Awards.
Infobox
Directed by
Sean Baker
Written by
mw- Sean Baker Chris Bergoch
Produced by
Sean Baker Alex Coco Samantha Quan Alex Saks Shih-Ching Tsou
Starring
Simon Rex Bree Elrod Suzanna Son
Cinematography
Drew Daniels
Edited by
Sean Baker
Productioncompanies
FilmNation Entertainment Cre Film
Distributed by
A24
Release dates
July 14, 2021 (2021-07-14) (Cannes) December 10, 2021 (2021-12-10) (United States)
Running time
130 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$1.1 million
Box office
$2.3 million
Tables
· Accolades
Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
Award
Cannes Film Festival
Date of Ceremony
July 16, 2021
Category
Palm Dog Award
Recipient(s)
Sophie the Dog
Result
Won
July 17, 2021
July 17, 2021
Award
July 17, 2021
Date of Ceremony
Palme d'Or
Category
Sean Baker
Recipient(s)
Nominated
Deauville American Film Festival
Deauville American Film Festival
Award
Deauville American Film Festival
Date of Ceremony
September 11, 2021
Category
Prix du Jury
Recipient(s)
Red Rocket
Result
Won
Critic's Award
Critic's Award
Award
Critic's Award
Date of Ceremony
Red Rocket
Category
Won
Mill Valley Film Festival
Mill Valley Film Festival
Award
Mill Valley Film Festival
Date of Ceremony
October 9, 2021
Category
MVFF Award
Recipient(s)
Simon Rex
Result
Awarded
Newport Beach Film Festival
Newport Beach Film Festival
Award
Newport Beach Film Festival
Date of Ceremony
October 24, 2021
Category
Breakout Performance Award
Recipient(s)
Simon Rex
Result
Awarded
SCAD Savannah Film Festival
SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Award
SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Date of Ceremony
October 26, 2021
Category
Spotlight Award
Recipient(s)
Simon Rex
Result
Won
Gotham Awards
Gotham Awards
Award
Gotham Awards
Date of Ceremony
November 29, 2021
Category
Outstanding Lead Performance
Recipient(s)
Simon Rex
Result
Nominated
Best Screenplay
Best Screenplay
Award
Best Screenplay
Date of Ceremony
Sean Baker and Chris Bergoch
Category
Nominated
Breakthrough Performer
Breakthrough Performer
Award
Breakthrough Performer
Date of Ceremony
Suzanna Son
Category
Nominated
National Board of Review
National Board of Review
Award
National Board of Review
Date of Ceremony
December 2, 2021
Category
Top Ten Film
Recipient(s)
Red Rocket
Result
Won
Detroit Film Critics Society
Detroit Film Critics Society
Award
Detroit Film Critics Society
Date of Ceremony
December 6, 2021
Category
Best Director
Recipient(s)
Sean Baker
Result
Nominated
Chicago Film Critics Association
Chicago Film Critics Association
Award
Chicago Film Critics Association
Date of Ceremony
December 15, 2021
Category
Best Original Screenplay
Recipient(s)
Sean Baker and Chris Bergoch
Result
Nominated
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
Award
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
Category
Most Egregious Lovers' Age Difference
Recipient(s)
Simon Rex and Suzanna Son
Result
Nominated
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Award
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Date of Ceremony
December 18, 2021
Category
Best Actor
Recipient(s)
Simon Rex
Result
Won
National Society of Film Critics
National Society of Film Critics
Award
National Society of Film Critics
Date of Ceremony
January 8, 2022
Category
Best Actor
Recipient(s)
Simon Rex
Result
Runner-up
Houston Film Critics Society
Houston Film Critics Society
Award
Houston Film Critics Society
Date of Ceremony
January 19, 2022
Category
Texas Independent Film Award
Recipient(s)
Red Rocket
Result
Won
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Award
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Date of Ceremony
March 5, 2022
Category
Virtuoso Award
Recipient(s)
Simon Rex
Result
Awarded
Independent Spirit Awards
Independent Spirit Awards
Award
Independent Spirit Awards
Date of Ceremony
March 6, 2022
Category
Best Male Lead
Recipient(s)
Simon Rex
Result
Won
Best Supporting Female
Best Supporting Female
Award
Best Supporting Female
Date of Ceremony
Suzanna Son
Category
Nominated
| Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref |
| Cannes Film Festival | July 16, 2021 | Palm Dog Award | Sophie the Dog | Won | |
| July 17, 2021 | Palme d'Or | Sean Baker | Nominated | ||
| Deauville American Film Festival | September 11, 2021 | Prix du Jury | Red Rocket | Won | |
| Critic's Award | Red Rocket | Won | |||
| Mill Valley Film Festival | October 9, 2021 | MVFF Award | Simon Rex | Awarded | |
| Newport Beach Film Festival | October 24, 2021 | Breakout Performance Award | Simon Rex | Awarded | |
| SCAD Savannah Film Festival | October 26, 2021 | Spotlight Award | Simon Rex | Won | |
| Gotham Awards | November 29, 2021 | Outstanding Lead Performance | Simon Rex | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Sean Baker and Chris Bergoch | Nominated | |||
| Breakthrough Performer | Suzanna Son | Nominated | |||
| National Board of Review | December 2, 2021 | Top Ten Film | Red Rocket | Won | |
| Detroit Film Critics Society | December 6, 2021 | Best Director | Sean Baker | Nominated | |
| Chicago Film Critics Association | December 15, 2021 | Best Original Screenplay | Sean Baker and Chris Bergoch | Nominated | |
| Alliance of Women Film Journalists | Most Egregious Lovers' Age Difference | Simon Rex and Suzanna Son | Nominated | ||
| Los Angeles Film Critics Association | December 18, 2021 | Best Actor | Simon Rex | Won | |
| National Society of Film Critics | January 8, 2022 | Best Actor | Simon Rex | Runner-up | |
| Houston Film Critics Society | January 19, 2022 | Texas Independent Film Award | Red Rocket | Won | |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival | March 5, 2022 | Virtuoso Award | Simon Rex | Awarded | |
| Independent Spirit Awards | March 6, 2022 | Best Male Lead | Simon Rex | Won | |
| Best Supporting Female | Suzanna Son | Nominated |
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