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Citizen Ruth is a 1996 American satirical black comedy film directed by Alexander Payne, in his feature film directorial debut, and starring Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, Kelly Preston, Burt Reynolds, Kurtwood Smith, Mary Kay Place, Kenneth Mars, and Tippi Hedren.
Dec 13, 1996 · Citizen Ruth: Directed by Alexander Payne. With Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, Kurtwood Smith, Mary Kay Place. An irresponsible, drug-addicted, recently impregnated woman finds herself in the middle of an abortion debate when both parties attempt to sway her to their respective sides.
- (9.2K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Alexander Payne
- 1996-12-13
Apr 4, 1997 · Laura Dern plays a pregnant drug addict who becomes a pawn in the abortion debate in this dark comedy by Alexander Payne. Ebert praises the film's daring and wit, but criticizes its lack of a clear moral stance.
Dec 2, 2021 · Citizen Ruth is about a paint-huffing vagrant who has been arrested 16 times and given birth to four children, all of whom were seized by the state. She possesses a reckless...
"Citizen Ruth" is the story of Ruth Stoops (Laura Dern), a woman who nobody even noticed -- until she got pregnant. Now, everyone wants a piece of her.
- (26)
- Alexander Payne
- R
- Laura Dern
Dec 13, 1996 · A comedy drama about a pregnant woman caught in a media circus. Watch the trailer, read the overview and see the cast and crew of this film directed by Alexander Payne.
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Ruth Stoops, an unfit mother of four, is pregnant again while in jail. She becomes a pawn in a battle between anti-abortion and pro-choice activists who want to influence her decision.
