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For the Love of Ruth

  • 2015
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
236
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For the Love of Ruth (2015)
Drama

Ruth Summerling has spent the majority of her life struggling to find her way and comes to some understanding of where exactly it is she belongs.Ruth Summerling has spent the majority of her life struggling to find her way and comes to some understanding of where exactly it is she belongs.Ruth Summerling has spent the majority of her life struggling to find her way and comes to some understanding of where exactly it is she belongs.

  • Director
    • Christine Swanson
  • Writer
    • Rhonda Baraka
  • Stars
    • Denise Boutte
    • Gary Dourdan
    • Gary Weeks
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    236
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christine Swanson
    • Writer
      • Rhonda Baraka
    • Stars
      • Denise Boutte
      • Gary Dourdan
      • Gary Weeks
    • 11User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Denise Boutte
    Denise Boutte
    • Ruth
    Gary Dourdan
    Gary Dourdan
    • Braxton
    Gary Weeks
    Gary Weeks
    • Peter
    Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine
    • Naomi
    James Pickens Jr.
    James Pickens Jr.
    • Stephen
    Dawn Halfkenny
    • Judy
    Vickie Adams
    • Diner customer
    Nadej K. Bailey
    • Young Ruth
    Shimei Bailey
    • Foster Child
    Cree Davis
    Cree Davis
    • Receptionist
    Lauren Garofalo
    • Investor
    • (as Lauren Chieco Garofalo)
    Simeon Henderson
    • Diner customer
    Phil John
    Phil John
    • Mr. Buckley
    Cranston Johnson
    Cranston Johnson
    • Lorenzo
    Roxzane T. Mims
    Roxzane T. Mims
    • Gertie
    Krissy Notes
    Krissy Notes
    • Waitress
    Loretta Reviere-Perry
    • Foster Mom
    Mark Smith
    Mark Smith
    • BKM Farm Worker
    • Director
      • Christine Swanson
    • Writer
      • Rhonda Baraka
    • All cast & crew
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    10lovlyt545

    Really wish they put this on DVD

    I loved this movie so much. Hurts me to the core I can't buy this anywhere
    8jenbekphil

    Worth the tissues.

    Tears. Joy. Reflection.

    Everything you want in a movie.

    Inspired to me to see the paths we choose vs God's timing.

    Goodness wins, although it also plays on a very different field than hate or anger.

    Again, worth the tissues.
    9dante-69329

    Worthwhile Viewing

    A faith based film loosely tied to the Old Testament story of Ruth and Naomi, but without overwhelming the viewer with the proselytizing dialogue that promotes an agenda for members of the choir, rather than a diverse audience. The acting and the characterizations are excellent. You have your good people striving to overcome what life throws at them, who persist to do what's right in the face of mounting obstacles. And then you have the villains who bear all the typical human traits of avarice, greed and power who stand to profit from eliminating those that stand in their way. You cheer on the sidelines for the decent people to win out and hope that the selfish ones get their comeuppance--its that good. Its a hopeful and eventually a joyful movie could possibly affect even the most cynical viewer. Give it a look.
    10maryshae1

    Loved it!

    I'm a little - lot late in watching this movie for no other reason than time. It was on my watch list but perhaps I missed the viewing.

    I wasn't sure about it when it started but I was pulled in quick. I loved the story line and each lesson I picked up on.

    The cast was superb and the acting was top notch by everyone.

    I laughed. I cried. I got angry. I was torn. I deliberated.... and I even judged a little.

    The movie was very realistic and captured some Ups and Downs of today's world and living. I especially loved the solutions and repeated ways of how to survive and overcome life and setbacks.
    10klynnew

    I love this movie!

    This is such a great movie! A beautiful adaptation of the story of Naomi and Ruth! The actors are all very talented. I can watch this movie and over again. The book of Ruth is one of my favorites books of the Bible! I have watched several movies based on Biblical characters. This is one of the best I have watched. The writing and casting are amazing! Some of the movies I have watched don't come close to being as good as this one! The actors playing Naomi and Ruth were well chosen. I have met and encountered many women who are very similar to Naomi and Ruth. Thanks to the writer and actors! Well done!

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    • Release date
      • May 9, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ruth
    • Filming locations
      • Savannah, Georgia, USA
    • Production company
      • Swirl Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 20m(80 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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