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Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critics

User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

Summary: While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth!
Runtime: 115 min
Rating: Rated R for strong sexuality and language.
Production: Miramax Films
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Countries: USA, Australia
Language: English
Home Release Date: Aug 8, 2000
Director Credit
Jane Campion Director
Writer Credit
Anna Campion Written By
Jane Campion Written By
Principal Cast Credit
Harvey Keitel PJ Waters
Kate Winslet Ruth
Cast Credit
Dan Wyllie Robbie
Eva Martin Devotee
George Mangos Yani
Julie Hamilton Mum
Kerry Walker Puss
Les Dayman Bill-Bill
Pam Grier Carol
Paul Goddard Tim
Samantha Murray Prue
Sandy Gutman Stan
Simon Anderson Fabio
Sophie Lee Yvonne
Tim Robertson Dad
Producer Credit
Bob Weinstein Executive Producer
Catherine Bishop Line Producer
Harvey Weinstein Executive Producer
Jan Chapman Producer
Julie Goldstein Executive Producer
Mark Turnbull Associate Producer
Pravesh Sahni Line Producer: India
Tabrez Noorani Consulting Producer: India
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