Ruby and Rata (1990)

An old lady, a would-be rock singer, and a delinquent child... with more in common than they realise.

Ruby and Rata (1990) poster

Ruby, an 83 year old trying to dodge a retirement home, rents a room to Rata, a solo mum with sidelines in music and benefit fraud. Rata's son is into arson and shoplifting, while Ruby's nephew is a hapless yuppie wannabe. Marginalised by the deregulated economy of the '80s and living on their wits, they may just find common cause despite themselves.

Director: Gaylene Preston
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jonathan Crayford
Editing: Paul Sutorius
Production: Preston-Laing Productions, New Zealand Film Commission
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

woman director, landlady tenant relationship, troublemaker, elderly lady

Trailer

Ruby and Rata Trailer
More Films by Director: Gaylene Preston
More Films in Genre: Drama, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruby and Rata about?
Ruby, an 83 year old trying to dodge a retirement home, rents a room to Rata, a solo mum with sidelines in music and benefit fraud. Rata's son is into arson and shoplifting, while Ruby's nephew is a hapless yuppie wannabe. Marginalised by the deregulated economy of the '80s and living on their wits, they may just find common cause despite themselves.
Who directed Ruby and Rata?
Ruby and Rata was directed by Gaylene Preston.
Who stars in Ruby and Rata?
Ruby and Rata stars Yvonne Lawley, Vanessa Rare, Lee Metekingi, Simon Barnett, Deben Bhattacharya, Roussel Dubois.
How long is Ruby and Rata?
Ruby and Rata has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is Ruby and Rata?
Ruby and Rata is a Drama, Comedy film.
Where was Ruby and Rata produced?
Ruby and Rata was produced in New Zealand.