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Where was The Rum Diary filmed?

2011 film, directed by Bruce Robinson.

  • Mexico

The story is set in Puerto Rico, about 2,313 miles (3,723 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Puerto Rico
Filmed in
Mexico
Distance
About 2,313 miles (3,723 km) between Puerto Rico and the nearest filming location.
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About The Rum Diary

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Released
2011
Director
Bruce Robinson
Cast
Johnny DeppAaron EckhartMichael RispoliAmber HeardRichard JenkinsGiovanni RibisiBill SmitrovichAmaury NolascoMarshall BellJason Smith
Genre
DramaComedy
Based on
The Rum Diary

Paul Kemp is an author who has not been able to sell a book.

Kemp also meets Moburg, a deadbeat reporter who cannot be fired.

Moburg returns with leftover filters from a rum plant; they contain high-proof alcohol.

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