Ruby in Paradise(1993)
A woman's search for herself.
Ruby in Paradise Synopsis
Reeling from her mother's recent death, Ruby Lee Gissing relocates to Florida to start anew. After finding a job at a souvenir store, Ruby becomes friends with the shop's owner, Mildred Chambers, and slowly acclimates to her new surroundings. Before long, she's juggling the affections of Mildred's Lothario son, Ricky, and the good-natured Mike. As she wavers between Ricky and Mike, Ruby also tries to come to terms with her past.
Ruby in Paradise (1993) is a drama and romance film directed by Victor Nuñez, released on October 8, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Ashley Judd, Todd Field, Bentley Mitchum and Dorothy Lyman. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Victor Nuñez
- Writers:
- Victor Nuñez, Jane Austen
- Cinematographer:
- Alex Vlacos
- Composer:
- Charles Engstrom
- Production:
- Ruby in Paradise, Full Crew/Say Yea
- Budget:
- $800,000
- Revenue:
- $1,001,437
- Status:
- Released
Ruby in Paradise (1993) Trailer
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Ruby in Paradise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ashley Judd
as Ruby Lee Gissing
Todd Field
as Mike McCaslin
Bentley Mitchum
as Ricky Chambers
Dorothy Lyman
as Mildred Chambers
Allison Dean
as Rochelle Bridges
- Betsy Douds
Betsy Douds
as Debrah Ann
- Felicia Hernández
Felicia Hernández
as Persefina
- Divya Satia
Divya Satia
as Indian Singer
- Bobby Barnes
Bobby Barnes
as Wanda
- Jean Garrido
Jean Garrido
as Bar Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Victor Nuñez, written by Victor Nuñez and Jane Austen.
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Ruby in Paradise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 40 ratings.
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Ruby in Paradise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ruby in Paradise online?
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Ruby in Paradise (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from CosmoGo. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Ruby in Paradise?
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The main cast of Ruby in Paradise (1993) includes Ashley Judd, Todd Field, Bentley Mitchum, Dorothy Lyman and Allison Dean. The film was directed by Victor Nuñez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ruby in Paradise released?
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Ruby in Paradise was released on October 8, 1993 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Ruby in Paradise worth watching?
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Ruby in Paradise (1993) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ruby in Paradise?
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Yes. The official Ruby in Paradise trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.