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Ruthless People

6.619861h 34mRMovieComedy

Sam Stone hates his wife Barbara so much that he wants her dead. He's ecstatic when she's taken by a duo of kidnappers who want $500,000 ransom in exchange for her life. Fully intending to ignore every one of the kidnappers' demands in the…

DirectorsJim Abrahams·David Zucker
WriterDale Launer
ProducersJoanna Lancaster·Walter Yetnikoff

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jim Abrahams

DDDanny DeVito
Danny DeVito
Sam Stone
BMBette Midler
Bette Midler
Barbara Stone
JRJudge Reinhold
Judge Reinhold
Ken Kessler
HSHelen Slater
Helen Slater
Sandy Kessler
AMAnita Morris
Anita Morris
Carol Dodsworth
BPBill Pullman
Bill Pullman
Earl James Mott
WSWilliam G. Schilling
William G. Schilling
Chief Henry Benton
AEArt Evans
Art Evans
Lt. Bender
CF
Clarence Felder
Lt. Walters
JFJ.E. Freeman
J.E. Freeman
Bedroom Killer
GRGary Riley
Gary Riley
Heavy Metal Kid
FSFrank Sivero
Frank Sivero
The Mugger

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Ruthless People — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ruthless People?

Ruthless People is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ruthless People on Netflix?

No, Ruthless People is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Ruthless People on Amazon Prime Video?

Ruthless People isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Ruthless People for free?

Ruthless People is available on Disney Plus in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.