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Citizen Ruth
“Life, liberty, money and the pursuit of happiness. She's gotta have it.”
6.6 / 10• 1996• 1h 44m•R• English
DramaComedy
Storyline
"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.
Cast & Crew
Laura Dern
Ruth Stoops
Lead
Swoosie Kurtz
Diane Siegler
Kurtwood Smith
Norm Stoney
Mary Kay Place
Gail Stoney
Kelly Preston
Rachel
M.C. Gainey
Harlan
Kenneth Mars
Dr. Charlie Rollins
David Graf
Judge Richter
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alexander Payne's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Citizen Ruth is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
