---
title: "Red Rocket"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/red-rocket-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 763329
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 130
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Red Rocket (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/red-rocket-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Red Rocket is a film first released in 2021. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by FilmNation Entertainment, Cre Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A washed‑up porn star returns home, sparking uneasy family ties and a risky new crush."

### Why Watch
- Blends drama and comedy for a darkly funny tone
- Shows a raw portrait of a struggling outsider returning home

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film’s unflinching realism can be uncomfortable for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains adult themes and explicit references, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramedy, offbeat, character-driven, melancholic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/red-rocket-2021#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sean Baker
- **Networks / Studios**: FilmNation Entertainment, Cre Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Simon Rex** as *Mikey*
- **Suzanna Son** as *Strawberry*
- **Bree Elrod** as *Lexi*
- **Ethan Darbone** as *Lonnie*
- **Brenda Deiss** as *Lil*
- **Judy Hill** as *Leondria*
- **Brittney Rodriguez** as *June*
- **Marlon Lambert** as *Ernesto*
- **Vickie Pearce** as *Manager #1*
- **Bashir Abboud** as *Manager #2*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Red Rocket released in the United States?
It was released in select US theaters on December 10, 2021.

### Q: Which film festival featured its world premiere?
It premiered in competition at the 74th Cannes Film Festival on July 14, 2021.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes.

### Q: Who is the main character and what is his background?
The story follows Mikey Saber, a former porn star who returns to his Texas hometown.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
Red Rocket blends drama and comedy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Red Rocket — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/763329)
- [Red Rocket (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Rocket_(film))
- [Red Rocket 69% (2021) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/719751-red-rocket)
- [Red Rocket (2021) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/937700-red-rocket/prehled/)
- [Red Rocket (2021) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/183829-red-rocket)
- [Red Rocket (2021) | Informace o filmu | MovieZone.cz](https://film.moviezone.cz/red-rocket)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*