Ruby in Paradise (1993): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Ruby in Paradise is a 1993 romantic drama starring Ashley Judd, Bentley Mitchum and Dorothy Lyman. It is inspired by Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen and Marilyn Butler. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $1 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Female Lead at the Spirit Awards 1994. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- October Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ruby in Paradise About?
The premise of Ruby in Paradise without spoilers.
Seeking a new beginning, Ruby Lee Gissing escapes to the Florida Panhandle's Panama City Beach, leaving behind a difficult life in the Tennessee mountains. During the quiet off-season, she finds temporary peace journaling and contemplating her future. However, her solitude is disrupted by the arrival of Spring Break, throwing her into a whirlwind of unexpected events and forcing her to confront her desires and ultimately, embark on a path toward personal transformation and hope.
Ruby in Paradise Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female protagonist
- watching tv
- f rated
- bungalow colony
- disco
- reading a book
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- female boss
- boss employee relationship
- assistant manager
- female friendship
- cynic
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- female college student
- journal writing
- laundry worker
- motorcycle rider
- watching movie in theater
- sex in bed
- woman on top sex
- reference to emily dickinson
- implied sex
- strip club
- indian woman
- swimming in the ocean
- charity donation
- topless female dancer
- reference to northanger abbey the novel
- woman
- young
- resort town
- florida
- plant nursery
- west florida
- trade show
- living alone
- song
- tourism
- tampa florida
- heart shaped box of candy
- christmas tree
- christmas
- coming of age
- mountain
- summer resort
- spring break
- trumpet player
- dock
- pier
- bridge
- shoplifting
Ruby in Paradise Cast
Ashley Judd leads the cast, with Bentley Mitchum and Dorothy Lyman.
Also Starring in Ruby in Paradise
· 5 moreRuby in Paradise Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ruby in Paradise 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 8.8
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TMDB 60% User score
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Ruby in Paradise Box Office
Ruby in Paradise grossed $1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1M
- US & Canada
- $1M
Ruby in Paradise Awards & Nominations
Ruby in Paradise won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Female Lead at the Spirit Awards 1994.
1 win6 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1994 1 win · 6 nominations- Won Best Female Lead – Ashley Judd
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Director – Victor Nunez
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Victor Nunez
Ruby in Paradise Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ruby in Paradise.
Cars in Ruby in Paradise
54 cars on screen, including the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu and the 1990 Nissan 300ZX.
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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Main role -
1990 Nissan 300ZX Important role -
1982 Yamaha XV 750 Virago Important role -
1980 Buick Electra Park Avenue Minor role
Ruby in Paradise Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Ruby in paradiso” and “O Sol do Paraíso”.
- Also known as
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- Ruby in paradiso
- O Sol do Paraíso
- Руби в раю
- Ruby en el paraíso
- 루비 인 파라다이스
- La Ruby al paradís
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Paradise, Ruby Sparks and Ruby's Choice.
Ruby in Paradise FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Ruby in Paradise, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ruby in Paradise?
Ruby in Paradise runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Ruby in Paradise released?
Ruby in Paradise was released on November 5, 1993.
Who is in the cast of Ruby in Paradise?
Ruby in Paradise stars Ashley Judd, Bentley Mitchum and Dorothy Lyman, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Ruby in Paradise make at the box office?
Ruby in Paradise grossed $1 million worldwide.
How is Ruby in Paradise rated?
Ruby in Paradise has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 77 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
What awards did Ruby in Paradise win?
Ruby in Paradise won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Female Lead at the Spirit Awards 1994.
Does Ruby in Paradise have a post-credit scene?
No. Ruby in Paradise has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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