Citizen Ruth

(1996)Directed by Alexander Payne104 min · RDrama, Comedy
Life, liberty, money and the pursuit of happiness. She's gotta have it.

"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.

Laura Dernas Ruth Stoops
Swoosie Kurtzas Diane Siegler
Kurtwood Smithas Norm Stoney
Mary Kay Placeas Gail Stoney
Kelly Prestonas Rachel
M.C. Gaineyas Harlan
Kenneth Marsas Dr. Charlie Rollins
David Grafas Judge Richter
Kathleen Nooneas Nurse Pat
Tippi Hedrenas Jessica Weiss
Burt Reynoldsas Blaine Gibbons
Lance Romeas Ruth's Lover
Jim Kalalas Tony Stoops
Shea Deganas Arresting Officer
Vince Morellias ER Doctor
Marilyn Tippas Kathleen
Lois Nemecas Sandy
Tim Vandebergheas Bail Clerk
Sebastian Anzaldo IIIas Matthew Stoney
Alicia Wittas Cheryl Stoney
Mick McDonaldas Party Dude
Okley Gibbsas Norm's Manager
Roberta Larsonas Briana
Pam Carteras Fran