Citizen Ruth (1996)

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

Citizen Ruth (1996) poster

"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.

Director: Alexander Payne
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rolfe Kent
Cinematography: James Glennon
Editing: Kevin Tent
Production: Miramax, Independent Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $285,112
Original Language: en

Themes

Addiction and Recovery, Courtroom Drama

Keywords

judge, drug addiction, extremist, abortion

Trailer

Citizen Ruth Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Citizen Ruth 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 directed Citizen Ruth?
Citizen Ruth was directed by Alexander Payne.
Who stars in Citizen Ruth?
Citizen Ruth stars Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, Kurtwood Smith, Mary Kay Place, Kelly Preston, M.C. Gainey.
How long is Citizen Ruth?
Citizen Ruth has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Citizen Ruth?
Citizen Ruth is a Drama, Comedy film.
What is the budget of Citizen Ruth?
Citizen Ruth had a budget of $3M.
How much did Citizen Ruth gross?
Citizen Ruth grossed $285,112 worldwide.
Where was Citizen Ruth produced?
Citizen Ruth was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Citizen Ruth?
The themes of Citizen Ruth include: Addiction and Recovery, Courtroom Drama.