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Citizen Ruth (1996)

Movie"Life, liberty, money and the pursuit of happiness. She's gotta have it."
Audience Score
66
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R 1 hr 44 minDec 13th, 1996Comedy, Drama
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"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.
StarringLaura DernSwoosie KurtzKurtwood Smith
DirectorAlexander Payne

Movie Details

On DVD & Blu-ray:April 8th, 2003 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$3,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$285,112 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Miramax, Independent Pictures
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