Citizen Ruth
"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.
Critics Sentiment
Both sides offer Ruth fifteen thousand dollars for decision
Ruth suffers miscarriage but conceals it from everyone
The biggest sentiment shift occurs when Ruth suffers her miscarriage and becomes disillusioned, dropping from the escalating money offers peak to her lowest point of realization.
Critics praised Citizen Ruth as a brave satirical debut that effectively skewers both sides of the abortion debate without taking sides. The sentiment builds through Ruth's manipulation by various factions, peaks during the absurd money-bidding war, then dips during her moment of disillusionment before recovering with her satisfying escape. Reviewers consistently highlighted Laura Dern's fearless performance and the film's balanced approach to controversial subject matter.
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Laura Dern
Ruth Stoops
Swoosie Kurtz
Diane Siegler
Kurtwood Smith
Norm Stoney
Mary Kay Place
Gail Stoney
Kelly Preston
Rachel
M.C. Gainey
Harlan
Kenneth Mars
Dr. Charlie Rollins
David Graf
Judge Richter
Kathleen Noone
Nurse Pat
Tippi Hedren
Jessica Weiss
Burt Reynolds
Blaine Gibbons
Lance Rome
Ruth's Lover
Jim Kalal
Tony Stoops
Shea Degan
Arresting Officer
Vince Morelli
ER Doctor
Marilyn Tipp
Kathleen
Lois Nemec
Sandy
Tim Vandeberghe
Bail Clerk
Sebastian Anzaldo III
Matthew Stoney
Alicia Witt
Cheryl Stoney
Crew
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