Citizen Ruth
"Life, liberty, money and the pursuit of happiness. She's gotta have it."
Originally released in 1996. Citizen Ruth is a drama/comedy film. directed by Alexander Payne.
Starring Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, and Kurtwood Smith
Synopsis
"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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (143 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$285.1K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $285,112
Production Companies
- Miramax
- Independent Pictures
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 ultimat...
Who directed Citizen Ruth?
Citizen Ruth was directed by Alexander Payne.
How long is Citizen Ruth?
Citizen Ruth has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Citizen Ruth released?
Citizen Ruth was released on November 21, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Citizen Ruth?
The main cast of Citizen Ruth includes Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, Kurtwood Smith, Mary Kay Place, Kelly Preston.
Is Citizen Ruth worth watching?
Citizen Ruth has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 143 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.