Ripe (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1996, Ripe is a drama film directed by Mo Ogrodnik, running about 92 minutes. “No one stays innocent forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When their abusive parents are killed in a car crash, twin sisters Rosie and Violet vow to run away to Kentucky in search of a better life. While on the road, the girls meet up with Pete, a drifter working as a grounds keeper on a derelict army base, who takes them in. While Violet falls for him, Rosie becomes increasingly angry and hostile, and the sisters' childhood bond is eventually destroyed forever.
Who’s in it. Ripe stars Monica Keena as Violet, Daisy Eagan as Rosie, Gordon Currie as Pete and Ron Brice as Ken, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Ripe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ripe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ripe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ripe (1996)?
- In US, Ripe is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ripe worth watching?
- Ripe holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ripe?
- Ripe stars Monica Keena, Daisy Eagan, Gordon Currie, Ron Brice and Karen Lynn Gorney.
- When was Ripe released?
- Ripe was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.