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A documentary portrait chronicling the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became the United States' most famous sex therapist. As her 90th birthday approaches, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful past and her career at the forefront of the sexual revolution.
Ask Dr. Ruth (2019) is a documentary film directed by Ryan White, released on August 15, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Ruth Westheimer, Pierre Lehu, Cliff Rubin and Greg Willenborg. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
Watch the official trailer for Ask Dr. Ruth before you stream it.
Ruth Westheimer
as Self
Pierre Lehu
as Self
Cliff Rubin
as Self
Greg Willenborg
as Self
Miriam Westheimer
as Self
Leora Einleger
as Self
Jonathan Capehart
as Self
Melissa Eagan
as Self
Directed by Ryan White, produced by Chris Leggett, Ryan White and Jessica Hargrave.
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 50 ratings.
As so often happens when you research a film, I stumbled upon comments made. Comments outlining how great it is to have a grandma talk about sex, or how White gave us a rose-tinted version of Dr Ruth’s life. This story really isn’t about that. It's about progression in all circles of life. Overcoming adversity, finding direction, contributing to something greater and larger than ourselves, and championing a cause…
Reviewed on December 3, 2019
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Ask Dr. Ruth (2019) is available to stream on Hulu. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Ask Dr. Ruth (2019) includes Ruth Westheimer, Pierre Lehu, Cliff Rubin, Greg Willenborg and Miriam Westheimer. The film was directed by Ryan White. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Ask Dr. Ruth was released on August 15, 2019 and runs for 1h 40m.
Ask Dr. Ruth (2019) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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