Where to watch Citizen Ruth(1996)
In the United States, you can watch Citizen Ruth for free on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Where to stream Citizen Ruth
Availability in United States
Free
Kanopy
Hoopla
YouTube Free
Rent
JustWatch TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Citizen Ruth plot summary
Life, liberty, money and the pursuit of happiness. She's gotta have it.
"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.
Details
- Release date
- November 21, 1996
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Directed by
- Alexander Payne
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 · 155 votes
Citizen Ruth trailer
Cast
Laura DernRuth Stoops
Swoosie KurtzDiane Siegler
Kurtwood SmithNorm Stoney
Mary Kay PlaceGail Stoney
Kelly PrestonRachel
M.C. GaineyHarlan
Kenneth MarsDr. Charlie Rollins
David GrafJudge Richter
Kathleen NooneNurse Pat
Tippi HedrenJessica Weiss
FAQ
Where can I watch Citizen Ruth?
In the United States, you can watch Citizen Ruth for free on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Can I rent or buy Citizen Ruth?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Citizen Ruth?
Citizen Ruth runs 1h 44m (104 minutes).
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