Citizen Ruth (1996)
Overview
"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.
Where to watch Citizen Ruth
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Google Play Movies +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Citizen Ruth in 33 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. Citizen Ruth is a Drama, Comedy movie, released on 1996-11-21, runtime 104 minutes.
Is Citizen Ruth worth watching?
TMDB users rate Citizen Ruth 6.6 out of 10 from 158 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Citizen Ruth?
In the United States, Citizen Ruth is free to watch on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Alexander Payne
Cast
- Laura Dern as Ruth Stoops
- Swoosie Kurtz as Diane Siegler
- Kurtwood Smith as Norm Stoney
- Mary Kay Place as Gail Stoney
- Kelly Preston as Rachel
- M.C. Gainey as Harlan
- Kenneth Mars as Dr. Charlie Rollins
- David Graf as Judge Richter
- Kathleen Noone as Nurse Pat
- Tippi Hedren as Jessica Weiss
- Burt Reynolds as Blaine Gibbons
- Lance Rome as Ruth's Lover
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Sources
Details and the 6.6/10 rating from Citizen Ruth on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.