
1h 44m
1996-11-21
"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.
Alexander Payne
Duration: 1h 44m
Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $285,112

Ruth Stoops

Diane Siegler

Norm Stoney

Gail Stoney

Rachel

Harlan

Dr. Charlie Rollins

Judge Richter

Nurse Pat

Jessica Weiss

Blaine Gibbons

Ruth's Lover

Tony Stoops

Arresting Officer

ER Doctor

Kathleen

Sandy

Bail Clerk

Matthew Stoney

Cheryl Stoney

Party Dude

Norm's Manager

Briana

Fran

Kirk

Clinic Protestor

Clinic Protestor

Cindy Lindstrom

News Anchor

Officer Iverson

Officer Bundy

Peter

Man in Motel Lobby

Woman in Motel Lobby

Anecdote-telling Man

Helpful Registration Woman

Press Conference Reporter

Don Mattox

Surveillance Guy

Eric

Ruth's "Sister"

Biker

Sarah Schneider

Dr. Cary Milton

Receptionist

Nurse

Guy Hit by Toilet Lid

Ruth's Kid

Ruth's Kid

Harlan's Biker Friend

Harlan's Biker Friend

Harlan's Biker Friend

Harlan's Biker Friend

Harlan's Biker Friend

Ruth's Mother (uncredited)