

Citizen Ruth
1996-11-21 · 104 min · ★ 6.6
"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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Alexander Payne
- Production companies
- Miramax, Independent Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 285,112
Top Cast
Laura DernRuth Stoops
Swoosie KurtzDiane Siegler
Kurtwood SmithNorm Stoney
Mary Kay PlaceGail Stoney
Kelly PrestonRachel
M.C. GaineyHarlan
Kenneth MarsDr. Charlie Rollins
David GrafJudge Richter
Kathleen NooneNurse Pat
Tippi HedrenJessica Weiss
Burt ReynoldsBlaine Gibbons
Alicia WittCheryl StoneyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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