Citizen Ruth

Citizen Ruth

Life, liberty, money and the pursuit of happiness. She's gotta have it.

6.6 /10 143 votes
November 21, 1996 1h 44m Released

Storyline

"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.

Key Information

Director Alexander Payne
Writers Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
Studio Miramax
Rating 6.6/10
Language EN
Budget $3,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Laura Dern

Laura Dern

Ruth Stoops

Swoosie Kurtz

Swoosie Kurtz

Diane Siegler

Kurtwood Smith

Kurtwood Smith

Norm Stoney

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Gail Stoney

Kelly Preston

Kelly Preston

Rachel

M.C. Gainey

M.C. Gainey

Harlan

Kenneth Mars

Kenneth Mars

Dr. Charlie Rollins

David Graf

David Graf

Judge Richter

Kathleen Noone

Kathleen Noone

Nurse Pat

Tippi Hedren

Tippi Hedren

Jessica Weiss

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

Blaine Gibbons

Lance Rome

Ruth's Lover

Frequently Asked Questions

Citizen Ruth was released on November 21, 1996.

The runtime of Citizen Ruth is 1h 44m.

Citizen Ruth is a Drama, Comedy movie.

Citizen Ruth has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

Citizen Ruth is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Citizen Ruth was directed by Alexander Payne.

The main cast of Citizen Ruth includes Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, Kurtwood Smith.

Citizen Ruth is originally in English.