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Citizen Ruth

6.619961h 44mRMovieDramaComedy

"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.

DirectorAlexander Payne
WritersAlexander Payne·Jim Taylor
ProducersCathy Konrad·Cary Woods

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Cast · Directed by Alexander Payne

LDLaura Dern
Laura Dern
Ruth Stoops
SKSwoosie Kurtz
Swoosie Kurtz
Diane Siegler
KSKurtwood Smith
Kurtwood Smith
Norm Stoney
MPMary Kay Place
Mary Kay Place
Gail Stoney
KPKelly Preston
Kelly Preston
Rachel
MGM.C. Gainey
M.C. Gainey
Harlan
KMKenneth Mars
Kenneth Mars
Dr. Charlie Rollins
DGDavid Graf
David Graf
Judge Richter
KNKathleen Noone
Kathleen Noone
Nurse Pat
THTippi Hedren
Tippi Hedren
Jessica Weiss
BRBurt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds
Blaine Gibbons
LR
Lance Rome
Ruth's Lover

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Citizen Ruth — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Citizen Ruth?

Citizen Ruth is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Citizen Ruth on Netflix?

No, Citizen Ruth is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is Citizen Ruth on Amazon Prime Video?

Citizen Ruth isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Citizen Ruth for free?

Citizen Ruth is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.