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- 1996
- R
- Miramax
- 1 h 46 m
- 1996
- R
- Miramax
- 1 h 46 m
Summary A hilarious, provocative look at what happens when a sperm meets an egg and sparks fly. (Miramax)
Directed By: Alexander Payne
Written By: Jim Taylor, Alexander Payne
- 1996
- R
- Miramax
- 1 h 46 m
- 1996
- R
- Miramax
- 1 h 46 m
Citizen Ruth
63
6.5
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Summary A hilarious, provocative look at what happens when a sperm meets an egg and sparks fly. (Miramax)
Directed By: Alexander Payne
Written By: Jim Taylor, Alexander Payne
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
63
61% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
28% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
11% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
63
61% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
28% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
11% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Dern is nothing short of brilliant here.
Both Fellini and Woody Allen have remarked that casting is 90 percent of directing--and Citizen Ruth bears witness to that notion. While this is primarily Dern's show, the casting is perfect all around.
Along the way, this funny picture does exactly what a satire should: It irritates everybody. At least it runs that risk.
Citizen Ruth takes such pains not to take sides that it doesn't have any fun. Each faction gets the same amount of screen time, yells at the same volume, is equally unpleasant.
The result is studded with brilliant moments and an eccentric cast.
Payne is just as guilty of using her (Ruth) as a figurehead for his ideas--most of them about the stupidity and futility of politics--as are the targets of his satirical abuse.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 User Ratings
6.5
69% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
8% Mixed
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23% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 User Ratings
6.5
69% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
8% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
23% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
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Production Company
Miramax,
Independent Pictures (II)
Release Date Dec 13, 1996
Duration 1 h 46 m
Rating R
Tagline Life, liberty, money and the pursuit of happiness. She's gotta have it.
Awards
Thessaloniki Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Munich Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Montréal World Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
