

Ruby in Paradise
1993-10-08 · 114 min · ★ 6.0
Reeling from her mother's recent death, Ruby Lee Gissing relocates to Florida to start anew. After finding a job at a souvenir store, Ruby becomes friends with the shop's owner, Mildred Chambers, and slowly acclimates to her new surroundings. Before long, she's juggling the affections of Mildred's Lothario son, Ricky, and the good-natured Mike. As she wavers between Ricky and Mike, Ruby also tries to come to terms with her past.
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- Directors
- Victor Nuñez
- Production companies
- Ruby in Paradise, Full Crew/Say Yea
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 800,000
- Revenue
- USD 1,001,437
Top Cast
Ashley JuddRuby Lee Gissing
Todd FieldMike McCaslin
Bentley MitchumRicky Chambers
Dorothy LymanMildred Chambers
Allison DeanRochelle BridgesTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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