Citizen Ruth(1996)
“Life, liberty, money and the pursuit of happiness. She's gotta have it.”
Overview
"Citizen Ruth" is the story of Ruth Stoops, a woman who nobody even noticed -- until she got pregnant. Now, everyone wants a piece of her. The film is a comedy about one woman caught in the ultimate tug-of-war: a clash of wild, noisy, ridiculous people that rapidly dissolves into a media circus.
Director
Alexander Payne
Studio
Miramax
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$285K
Cast
Laura Dern
as Ruth Stoops
Swoosie Kurtz
as Diane Siegler
Kurtwood Smith
as Norm Stoney
Mary Kay Place
as Gail Stoney
Kelly Preston
as Rachel
M.C. Gainey
as Harlan
Kenneth Mars
as Dr. Charlie Rollins
David Graf
as Judge Richter
Kathleen Noone
as Nurse Pat
Tippi Hedren
as Jessica Weiss
Burt Reynolds
as Blaine Gibbons
Lance Rome
as Ruth's Lover
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$285K
Production Companies
Miramax • Independent Pictures
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Where can I watch Citizen Ruth?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Citizen Ruth (1996).
What is Citizen Ruth about?▼
"Citizen Ruth" is the story of Ruth Stoops, a woman who nobody even noticed -- until she got pregnant. Now, everyone wants a piece of her. The film is a comedy about one woman caught in the ultimate tug-of-war: a clash of wild, noisy, ridiculous people that rapidly dissolves into a media circus.
Who directed Citizen Ruth?▼
Citizen Ruth was directed by Alexander Payne and released in 1996. It is a drama, comedy film.
How long is Citizen Ruth?▼
Citizen Ruth has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in Citizen Ruth?▼
The cast of Citizen Ruth includes Laura Dern as Ruth Stoops, Swoosie Kurtz as Diane Siegler, Kurtwood Smith as Norm Stoney, Mary Kay Place as Gail Stoney, Kelly Preston as Rachel and more.
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