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Rotting in the Sun

“A (almost) true mystery.”

2023 · 1 h 51 min
Directed by Sebastián Silva · USA · Latin American Cinema
ComedyThriller

Where to watch in the United States: Stream: MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB; availability changes.

Cast

Jordan Firstman Catalina Saavedra Sebastián Silva Mateo Riestra Martine Gutierrez Alberto Rafael Cortes

Credits

Written by: Pedro Peirano

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

A transgressive dark comedy that mixes vanity, art-world neurosis and a disappearance on a sunny beach. It is provocative and deliberately messy, with a sharp satirical streak. Not for everyone, but entertaining for fans of edgy, self-mocking cinema.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (5,143 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 82%
Metacritic: 70/100
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.

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