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Citizen Ruth

R19961h 44mAlexander Payne
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 64

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

"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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Citizen Ruth (1996) about?

"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.

Who stars in Citizen Ruth?

Citizen Ruth stars Laura Dern (Ruth Stoops), Swoosie Kurtz (Diane Siegler), Kurtwood Smith (Norm Stoney), Mary Kay Place (Gail Stoney), Kelly Preston (Rachel). The film was directed by Alexander Payne.

How long is Citizen Ruth?

Citizen Ruth has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated R.

Is Citizen Ruth worth watching?

Citizen Ruth holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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