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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 · A drug-addicted pregnant woman is caught in the middle of a pro-choice/pro-life conflict in this 1996 film by Alexander Payne. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Alexander Payne
- 1996-12-13
Ruth Stoops (Laura Dern) is a woman who gets pregnant and becomes the center of a media circus. She faces a tough choice between keeping her baby and giving it up for adoption in this smart and funny film by Alexander Payne.
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- Alexander Payne
- R
- Laura Dern
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.
"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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- Alexander Payne
- R
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Opposing militant factions in the abortion battle exploit a pregnant woman who is addicted to spray-paint fumes. 226 IMDb 7.0 1 h 45 min 1996. X-Ray R. Comedy · Drama · Charming · Dark. Available to rent or buy.
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.
