Burt Reynolds, David Graf, Kathleen Noone
Ruth Stoops is a down-on-her-luck drifter who gets two pieces of unexpected news after a routine arrest: she's pregnant for the fifth time, and she's facing felony charges. Behind closed doors, the ju...( read more
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DVD Release Date: April 8, 2003
Stats: 185 reviews
As far as I am concerned this is Laura Derns best acting performance. I find Laura can a little hammy sometimes in the acting departmen, but here she acts has taken a different pace. Shes not this cultured caring lady, Laura plays Ruth , a drug addicted woman who had become pregn...( read more)
Sketchy satire with loser as unwitting bargaining chip in war on abortion.
"Ruth, you listen to me! Don't you do it! What if I'd aborted you? Well at least I wouldn't have had to suck your boyfriends cock! Don't you bring that up again! That's ancient history! I've been saved! Fuck you!
A brilliant dark comedy about abortion. Laura Dern gives the p...( read more)
So this film is funny in some parts but mostly sad...but true. the portiat painted is one of irresponsiblity, cycle of ignorance and the idea of brainwashing. Everyone has an opinion on abortion and people want the babies to be born but what happens after. (ON my soapbox) advocat...( read more)
Brilliant! Laura Dern gives an outstanding performance, though the excellent supporting cast shine as beautifully. The film is as unbiased as it is hilarious.
Pretty much the best cast Alexander Payne has ever put together. Swoosie Kurtz for president!
it was stupid of them to trust her with free access to so many chemicals, booze, & cash. they fully knew she was an addict and did nothing to take that into account and so got what they deserved. although the baby didn't...
Laura Dern gives a fantastic performance in this film. Unfortunately the story drags on after awhile.
It was like a train wreck, I couldn't stop watching. This movie is so off the wall, kind of like the stepford wives.
This board looks lonely. Be the first to talk about "Citizen Ruth" !
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