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Red Rocket (2021) — Screenplay

A broke ex-porn star returns to his Texas hometown, reuniting with his estranged wife, but his schemes spiral when he falls for a teenage doughnut shop clerk.

Written by
Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Studio
A24
Length
104 pages

Study this script for its raw, naturalistic dialogue and its unflinching portrayal of a charmingly toxic protagonist. The structure masterfully balances dark comedy with uncomfortable realism, while the vivid Texas setting becomes a character in itself, grounding Mikey's delusions in a world of strip malls and humidity. Baker and Bergoch craft a character study that keeps you riveted despite—or because of—its moral ambiguity.

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