Citizen Ruth
“Life, liberty, money and the pursuit of happiness. She's gotta have it.”
1996•R•1h 44m•6.6•Released
DramaComedy
"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
Writer
Jim Taylor, Alexander Payne
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Miramax
Cast
Laura Dern
Ruth Stoops
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
Kathleen Noone
Nurse Pat
Tippi Hedren
Jessica Weiss
Burt Reynolds
Blaine Gibbons
Lance Rome
Ruth's Lover
Jim Kalal
Tony Stoops
Shea Degan
Arresting Officer
Vince Morelli
ER Doctor
Production
Company
Miramax
Company
Independent Pictures
Producer
Cathy Konrad
Producer
Cary Woods
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