Ruby

2021·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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Ruby fingerprint

Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence3

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Family, growing up, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh at

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About

Ruby Landry is filled with hope as love blooms with her high school sweetheart Paul Tate. But lingering thoughts of her mysterious father and her mother's death often creep into Ruby's mind.
Gothic MelodramaHidden Family SecretsComing-of-Age DramaForbidden RomanceSouthern GothicInherited TraumaDark Family SagaEmotional JourneyMystery & Intrigue

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Ruby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ruby legally?

Ruby is included with a subscription to Philo and Lifetime Movie Club in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Lifetime. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ruby worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ruby rated?

PG-13Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is Ruby?

1 h 30 min

Ruby runs 1 h 30 min.

Is Ruby based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Ruby in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Ruby?

6AUCAFRNLNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ruby in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ruby use?

Swamps Are EvilThe Bad Guy WinsDrive-In TheaterDemonic PossessionPolice Are UselessLarge HamAsshole VictimThe '50sJerkassPeek-a-Boo CorpseSmall Name, Big EgoBody in a Breadboxand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for Ruby, including Swamps Are Evil, The Bad Guy Wins, Drive-In Theater.

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