
Citizen Ruth
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In this satirical comedy-drama, Laura Dern stars as Ruth Stoops, a troubled woman who finds herself at the center of a heated national debate over reproductive rights. As Ruth becomes a pawn in the battle between pro-choice and pro-life activists, the film explores the absurdity and complexity of the issue with dark humor and sharp social commentary. Directed by Alexander Payne, the movie marks his feature film debut, showcasing his talent for blending humor with poignant social critique. While it did not receive major awards, the film is noted for its bold approach to a controversial topic. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 46min
Views:773
Release:1996
Release Date:1996-11-21
Director:Alexander Payne
Actors:Burt Reynolds, David Graf, Kathleen Noone, Kelly Preston, Kenneth Mars, Kurtwood Smith, Laura Dern, M.C. Gainey, Mary Kay Place, Swoosie Kurtz, Tippi Hedren
Country:United States of America
Company:Independent Pictures (II), Miramax
Awards:3 wins & 2 nominations total
Budget:$3,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$285,112
TMDB:6.6
Rotten Tomatoes:81%
FilmAffinity:6.3
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