Andres Gomez
7/10Interesting comedy from Zoe Kazan which will catch your attention. The cast is well chosen with a main character cat to the size of Dano. A good movie but nothing very special.
Reviewed on May 2, 2015
Ruby Sparks(2012)
She's Out Of His Mind.
7.1(1,831)1h 44m2012-07-25
ComedyRomanceFantasyDrama
Ruby Sparks Synopsis
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.
Ruby Sparks (2012) is a comedy, romance, fantasy and drama film directed by Jonathan Dayton, released on July 25, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Chris Messina and Annette Bening. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 1,831 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Dayton
- Writers:
- Zoe Kazan
- Producers:
- Ron Yerxa, Albert Berger
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew Libatique
- Composer:
- Nick Urata
- Production:
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, DragonCove Studios, Bona Fide Productions
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $9,368,803
- Status:
- Released
Ruby Sparks (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ruby Sparks before you stream it.
Ruby Sparks Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Ruby Sparks.
Official Trailer
Trailer
"Have We Met?"
Clip
"Fluent French"
Clip
"Organic Lunch"
Clip
"House Tour"
Clip
"Car Talk"
Clip
Zoe Kazan Interview
Featurette
"Couples"
Featurette
Ruby Sparks Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Dayton, written by Zoe Kazan, produced by Ron Yerxa and Albert Berger.
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Ruby Sparks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 1,831 ratings.
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Ruby Sparks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ruby Sparks online?
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Ruby Sparks (2012) is available to stream on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ruby Sparks?
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The main cast of Ruby Sparks (2012) includes Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Chris Messina, Annette Bening and Antonio Banderas. The film was directed by Jonathan Dayton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ruby Sparks released?
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Ruby Sparks was released on July 25, 2012 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Ruby Sparks worth watching?
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Ruby Sparks (2012) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 1,831 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ruby Sparks?
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Yes. The official Ruby Sparks trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.