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Citizen Ruth [DVD]

Swoosie Kurtz (Actor), Kurtwood Smith (Actor) Rated:
R
Format: DVD
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 226 ratings
IMDb7.0/10.0
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Format NTSC, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, DVD, Color
Contributor Kenneth Mars, Cary Woods Cathy Konrad, Kurtwood Smith, Mary Kay Place, Tippi Hedren, Alexander Payne, M.C Gainey, Burt Reynolds, Swoosie Kurtz, Kelly Preston, Jim Taylor See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 45 minutes
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Meet Ruth Stoops. She's homeless, dumb as a cinder block and loves to get high huffing spray paint. Life would be dandy if it weren't for one tiny problem - she's gotten herself knocked up for the umpteenth time, and it seems like everybody's got an opinion about what she should do -from an angry judge to God-fearing Baby-Savers to radical lesbian feminists. And Ruth just wants to party! Laura Dern stars in an award-winning bravura performance backed by a stellar ensemble cast including Burt Reynolds, Mary Kay Place, Swoosie Kurtz, Kelly Preston, Kurtwood Smith and Tippi Hedren. Written and directed by the team who brought you Election and About Schmidt, Citizen Ruth is a hilarious, provocative look at what happens when a sperm meets an egg and sparks fly.

Product details

  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.5 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 01836700
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Alexander Payne
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, DVD, Color
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2012
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Swoosie Kurtz, Kurtwood Smith, Mary Kay Place, Kelly Preston, M.C Gainey
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Cary Woods Cathy Konrad
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ LIONSGATE
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00007K028
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 226 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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carol
5.0 out of 5 stars oughtta be mandatory viewing before registering to vote
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2023
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one of the most honest depictions of two (radical, self-righteous, self-serving, fancy-themselves-altruists) groups on opposite sides of women's reproductive rights. powerful! should be required viewing for any american registering to vote.

the entire cast is fantastic. laura dern is ridiculous. SO, SO BRILLIANT!
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John Pulliam
5.0 out of 5 stars There Goes Ruth...........
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2014
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Great film. When I first saw it I did not get the notion that it was intended as a comedy. A comedy is any play/movie/show that ends well. It can be completely devoid of jokes and laughs. Laura Dern plays an addict who bounces like a ping pong ball through her life, causing damage and destruction. The second and main aspect of the film involves documenting the hypocracies and foibles of the people who belong to the fight in the "Right to Life" . Pro Life and Pro Choice are equally ridiculed so, if you have a view, don't take it personal. At the end of the film, after all the fighting and posturing, Ruth Stoops (Laura Dern) sneaks away from both camps to get away on her own , and ultimately ignores both camps . That is the joke. The big joke, at the end of the movie. Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha. It makes me laugh everytime I think of it . Just kidding. I like this movie and the actors do a very good job of portraying the ego driven individuals who lead the fight . Burt Reynolds, Laura Dern, Kurtwood Smith, and Swoozie Kurtz were great in this film. For us, possibly, there may be no answer to this seemingly eternal question, but there goes Ruth Stoops , living her life while the opinionated argue.
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john
5.0 out of 5 stars I Choose to love this movie
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023
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Great movie, smart, funny, right on target.
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Thomas Powell
4.0 out of 5 stars good condition
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022
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Just received it yesterday other than being in good condition I don't know about the disc or the movie yet. After I get a chance to watch it I will report back
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John Q Public
5.0 out of 5 stars Must see
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
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This important film is necessary for women to view. It's a message more valuable than any other news event about women and reproductive rights!
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Cathi Compton
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2014
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This is a great social commentary, but it made me weary at times.
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BookLover
5.0 out of 5 stars A really good classic
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2018
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After a friend's recommendation, I discovered one of Alexander's Paine's early movie. It takes on the controversial subject, abortion and places a drug addicted, irresponsible young woman (Laura Dern) into the epicenter of it. It's a light hearted view of how we're both screaming at each other rather than listening to each other. It is painful to watch a pregnant inhale paint thinner and not want to interfere. It also is a laugh aloud moment when Burt Reynold's makes a grand entrance. This is a timeless classic.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy all around
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2021
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I have always appreciated the irony in this movie and was happy to have my own copy so I can watch it again whenever I choose.
My DVD was shipped to me with such care. I would buy again from this seller in a second.
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Bod
5.0 out of 5 stars Go Ruth!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2008
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What a wonderful film. Ok, it may not be PC etc etc but it was so funny and Laura Dern really shines in it. Best scene is when she is in the tub looking at her toes, reads boring, writes boring but oh lordy, genius visual comedy. Packed with hilarious comedy moments, integrated perfectly with the harsh political plot and theme or some such.
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desolation
5.0 out of 5 stars 史上最低のヒロイン！
Reviewed in Japan on May 5, 2003
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『アバウト・シュミット』『ハイスクール白書／優等生ギャルに気をつけろ！』の鬼才、アレクサンダー・ペイン監督の長編第一作。デビュー作にしてすでに独自の作風が確立され、過激なギャグと辛辣な批判精神がみなぎる、挑戦的社会派コメディーの快作となっている。
宿無し・酒浸り・シンナー中毒の三拍子そろった筋金入りのダメ人間ルースは、ある日ラリって逮捕されたついでに妊娠が発覚。判事に堕胎をすすめられるが、収監中に出会った中絶反対運動家の夫婦に引き取られ、運動のシンボルとして祀り上げられる。そこへ対立組織やメディアが押し寄せ、ルース本人の意思とは関係なく事態は加熱していく・・・。
人として最低だがどこか憎めない主人公ルースを、『ブルーベルベット』のローラ・ダーンが!!熱演。「人間は決してマシになんかなれない」というペイン監督の主義を一身に体現しつつ、いざという時はゴキブリ並の生命力と根拠のない反骨精神で切り抜けるヒロインのたくましい姿に拍手喝采。
ヴィスタ・サイズからのトリミング版。日本未公開。
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Mr. S. J. Mayson
5.0 out of 5 stars one of my favourites
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2010
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I love this film but everyone I show it to hates it. They obviously aint as clever as me!
If you like your films. Watch it.
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