Citizen Ruth (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1996, Citizen Ruth is a comedy and drama film directed by Alexander Payne, running about 104 minutes. “Life, liberty, money and the pursuit of happiness. She's gotta have it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "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.
Who’s in it. Citizen Ruth stars Laura Dern as Ruth Stoops, Swoosie Kurtz as Diane Siegler, Kurtwood Smith as Norm Stoney and Mary Kay Place as Gail Stoney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Citizen Ruth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $285.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Citizen Ruth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Citizen Ruth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Citizen Ruth (1996)?
- In US, Citizen Ruth is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Citizen Ruth worth watching?
- Citizen Ruth holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Citizen Ruth?
- Citizen Ruth stars Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, Kurtwood Smith, Mary Kay Place and Kelly Preston.
- When was Citizen Ruth released?
- Citizen Ruth was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.