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Ruby and Rata

7.519901h 51mMovieDramaComedy

Ruby, an 83 year old trying to dodge a retirement home, rents a room to Rata, a solo mum with sidelines in music and benefit fraud. Rata's son is into arson and shoplifting, while Ruby's nephew is a hapless yuppie wannabe. Marginalised by…

DirectorGaylene Preston
WriterGaylene Preston
ProducerRobin Laing

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Cast · Directed by Gaylene Preston

YL
Yvonne Lawley
Ruby
VRVanessa Rare
Vanessa Rare
Rata
LM
Lee Metekingi
Willie
SB
Simon Barnett
Buckle
DB
Deben Bhattacharya
Ramesh
RDRoussel Dubois
Roussel Dubois
Sike
RS
Russell Smith
Social Worker
NH
Ngaire Horton
Mrs. Stickle
AW
Alma Woods
Mrs. Shearer
VBVicky Burrett
Vicky Burrett
Mrs. Spindle
IRIain Rea
Iain Rea
Traffic Officer
ARAndrew Robertt
Andrew Robertt
Salesman

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Ruby and Rata — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ruby and Rata?

Ruby and Rata isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Ruby and Rata on Netflix?

No, Ruby and Rata is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026.

Is Ruby and Rata on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ruby and Rata isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Ruby and Rata for free?

Ruby and Rata isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Ruby and Rata?

Ruby and Rata hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 1, 1990. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.