Citizen Ruth(1996)
Life, liberty, money and the pursuit of happiness. She's gotta have it.
Citizen Ruth Synopsis
"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.
Citizen Ruth (1996) is a drama and comedy film directed by Alexander Payne, released on November 21, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, Kurtwood Smith and Mary Kay Place. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 154 ratings.
- Director:
- Alexander Payne
- Writers:
- Jim Taylor, Alexander Payne
- Producers:
- Cathy Konrad, Cary Woods
- Cinematographer:
- James Glennon
- Composer:
- Rolfe Kent
- Production:
- Miramax, Independent Pictures
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $285,112
- Status:
- Released
Citizen Ruth (1996) Trailer
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Citizen Ruth Videos & Clips
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Citizen Ruth Trailer
Trailer
Laura Dern, Kurtwood Smith and Alexander Payne reunite for CITIZEN RUTH
Featurette
'Citizen Ruth' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times
Featurette
Citizen Ruth Cast & Crew
Main 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
Lance Rome
as Ruth's Lover
Key crew
Directed by Alexander Payne, written by Jim Taylor and Alexander Payne, produced by Cathy Konrad and Cary Woods.
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Citizen Ruth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 154 ratings.
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Citizen Ruth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Citizen Ruth online?
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Citizen Ruth (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Citizen Ruth?
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The main cast of Citizen Ruth (1996) includes Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, Kurtwood Smith, Mary Kay Place and Kelly Preston. The film was directed by Alexander Payne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Citizen Ruth released?
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Citizen Ruth was released on November 21, 1996 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Citizen Ruth worth watching?
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Citizen Ruth (1996) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 154 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Citizen Ruth?
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Yes. The official Citizen Ruth trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.