Ruby Bridges(1998)
She went to school... and taught the nation a lesson.
Ruby Bridges Synopsis
When six-year-old Ruby Bridges is chosen to be the first African-American to integrate her local elementary school, she is subjected to the true ugliness of racism for the first time.
Ruby Bridges (1998) is a drama, family, history and tv movie film directed by Euzhan Palcy, released on January 18, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Chaz Monet, Michael Beach, Penelope Ann Miller and Lela Rochon. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Euzhan Palcy
- Writers:
- Toni Ann Johnson
- Producers:
- Anne Hopkins
- Cinematographer:
- John Simmons
- Production:
- Walt Disney Television
- Status:
- Released
Ruby Bridges (1998) Trailer
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Ruby Bridges Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chaz Monet
as Ruby Nell Bridges
Michael Beach
as Abon Bridges
Penelope Ann Miller
as Barbara Henry
Lela Rochon
as Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges
Kevin Pollak
as Dr. Robert Coles
Jean Louisa Kelly
as Jane Coles
Peter Francis James
as Dr. Broyard
Diana Scarwid
as Miss Woodmere
Patrika Darbo
as Miss Spencer
Key crew
Directed by Euzhan Palcy, written by Toni Ann Johnson, produced by Anne Hopkins.
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Ruby Bridges Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 33 ratings.
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Ruby Bridges – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ruby Bridges online?
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Ruby Bridges (1998) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ruby Bridges?
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The main cast of Ruby Bridges (1998) includes Chaz Monet, Michael Beach, Penelope Ann Miller, Lela Rochon and Kevin Pollak. The film was directed by Euzhan Palcy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ruby Bridges released?
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Ruby Bridges was released on January 18, 1998 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Ruby Bridges worth watching?
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Ruby Bridges (1998) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ruby Bridges?
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Yes. The official Ruby Bridges trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.