Ruby Sparks(2012)
“She's Out Of His Mind.”
Overview
Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.
Director
Valerie Faris
Studio
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$9M
Cast
Paul Dano
as Calvin
Zoe Kazan
as Ruby
Chris Messina
as Harry
Annette Bening
as Gertrude
Antonio Banderas
as Mort
Alia Shawkat
as Mabel
Deborah Ann Woll
as Lila
Steve Coogan
as Langdon Tharp
Elliott Gould
as Dr. Rosenthal
Aasif Mandvi
as Cyrus Modi
Toni Trucks
as Susie
Eleanor Seigler
as Mandi
Where to Watch
YouTube TV
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Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
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YouTube
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Fox Searchlight Pictures • DragonCove Studios • Bona Fide Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ruby Sparks?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ruby Sparks (2012).
What is Ruby Sparks about?▼
Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.
Who directed Ruby Sparks?▼
Ruby Sparks was directed by Valerie Faris and released in 2012. It is a comedy, romance, fantasy, drama film.
How long is Ruby Sparks?▼
Ruby Sparks has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in Ruby Sparks?▼
The cast of Ruby Sparks includes Paul Dano as Calvin, Zoe Kazan as Ruby, Chris Messina as Harry, Annette Bening as Gertrude, Antonio Banderas as Mort and more.
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