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Ruthless People

R19861h 33mJim Abrahams,David Zucker,Jerry Zucker
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 78

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A couple cheated by a vile businessman kidnaps his wife in retaliation, not knowing that their enemy is delighted that they did.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ruthless People (1986) about?

A couple cheated by a vile businessman kidnaps his wife in retaliation, not knowing that their enemy is delighted that they did.

Who stars in Ruthless People?

Ruthless People stars Bette Midler, Danny DeVito, Judge Reinhold. The film was directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker.

How long is Ruthless People?

Ruthless People has a runtime of 1 h 33 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated R.

Is Ruthless People worth watching?

Ruthless People holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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