A (almost) true mystery.
A filmmaker facing an existential crisis goes on a vacation to a Mexican gay nudist beach, where he meets a social media celebrity who convinces him to collaborate with him on his new TV show. But one disappears and another embarks on a wild journey through Mexico City to find him.
Rotting in the Sun (2023) is a comedy and thriller film directed by Sebastián Silva, released on September 8, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Sebastián Silva, Jordan Firstman, Catalina Saavedra and Mateo Riestra. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 113 ratings.
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Sebastián Silva
as Sebastián Silva
Jordan Firstman
as Jordan Firstman
Catalina Saavedra
as Señora Vero
Mateo Riestra
as Mateo
Martine Gutierrez
as Martine
Alberto Rafael Cortés
as Beto
Anajo Aldrete
as Renata
Gustavo Melgarejo
as Lalo
Juan Andrés Silva
as Juan
Beltrán Horisberger
as Mexican Daddy
Gerardo Sierra
as Gustavo
Jacob Wasserman
as Gringo at La Plaza
Directed by Sebastián Silva, written by Sebastián Silva and Pedro Peirano, produced by Jacob Wasserman.
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 113 ratings.
When an overwrought, angst-ridden, drug addicted filmmaker (Sebastián Silva playing a fictional version of himself) unexpectedly meets a wacky, unhinged comedian/social media influencer (Jordan Firstman playing a fictional version of himself) at a gay Mexican beach resort, the troubled director does all he can to distance himself from his new acquaintance when he becomes interminably annoying, especially in his…
Reviewed on September 14, 2023
Most folks here just use their own names, so it's easy to follow the characterisations as dysfunctional, ketamine-loving, "Sebastián" (Silva) encounters the drowning "influencer" Jordan Firstman in trouble just off a nudist beach. Rescued and grateful, the doggy-paddler invites his new saviour to hang out with him and his collection of "accommodating" gay groupies. This isn't quite his scene though, especially when…
Reviewed on January 26, 2024
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Rotting in the Sun (2023) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Rotting in the Sun (2023) includes Sebastián Silva, Jordan Firstman, Catalina Saavedra, Mateo Riestra and Martine Gutierrez. The film was directed by Sebastián Silva. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Rotting in the Sun was released on September 8, 2023 and runs for 1h 51m.
Rotting in the Sun (2023) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 113 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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