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Citizen Ruth
🎬 Movie

Citizen Ruth

1996 · 104 min Drama Comedy
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

"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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Alexander Payne

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Laura Dern

Laura Dern

Ruth Stoops

Swoosie Kurtz

Swoosie Kurtz

Diane Siegler

Kurtwood Smith

Kurtwood Smith

Norm Stoney

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Gail Stoney

Kelly Preston

Kelly Preston

Rachel

M.C. Gainey

M.C. Gainey

Harlan

Kenneth Mars

Kenneth Mars

Dr. Charlie Rollins

David Graf

David Graf

Judge Richter

Kathleen Noone

Kathleen Noone

Nurse Pat

Tippi Hedren

Tippi Hedren

Jessica Weiss

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