After 20 years working in LA’s porn industry, Mikey Saber (Simon Rex) walks back into his oil refinery hometown of Texas City for a fresh start. With $22 in his pocket, Mikey begs, and eventually, convinces his ex-wife and ex-mother-in-law to let him move back in. After he starts dealing weed from the local supplier to help them pay the rent, he takes the ladies out for a treat to the Donut Hole. When he meets almost-18-year-old Strawberry at the cash register, his eyes open wide as he sees an opportunity for redemption.

Rex gives a hypnotic performance of a charismatic narcissist in Sean Baker’s latest film following marginalized characters. Darkly funny, bold and provocative, RED ROCKET is a challenging portrait of exploitation in modern America.