Citizen Ruth is a 1996 comedy film written by Jim Taylor and Alexander Payne. The film is the directorial debut of Payne. It stars Laura Dern in the title role of a poor, irresponsible and pregnant woman who unexpectedly attracts attention from those involved in the debate about the morality and legality of abortion. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 1996. It later opened in limited release in the United States on December 13, 1996. As of 2015, Citizen Ruth remains to be the only film directed by Alexander Payne not nominated for any Academy Awards.
Citizen Ruth (1996)
Directed by Alexander Payne
Genres - Comedy, Drama |
Sub-Genres - Black Comedy Film, Satire |
Release Date - Aug 24, 1996 |
Run Time - 106 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Official Site
Budget
$3,000,000
Box Office
$285,112
Tags
Abortion, Drug Addiction, Extremist, Independent Film, Judge, Ruth
Attributes
Narrative Location: Nebraska
Subject: abortion
Subject: abortion
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DE
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PT
Citizen Ruth
AU, CA, EC, JP, ES, GB, US
Ciutadana Ruth
ES
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HU
Građanka Rut
RS
Građanka Ruth
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Kansalainen Ruth
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IT
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Ruth em Questão
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Ruth, una chica sorprendente
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Złe i gorsze
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Πολίτης Ρουθ
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Гражданка Рут
RU
Гражданката Рут
BG
Громадянка Рут
UA
天使樂翻天
TW