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Ruby & Quentin (2003): Cast & Box Office

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Ruby & Quentin is a 2003 crime comedy directed by Francis Veber, starring Jean Reno as Ruby, Gérard Depardieu and André Dussollier. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $27.7 million worldwide.

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Ruby & Quentin (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Francis Veber
Genres
Comedy , Crime
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ruby & Quentin About?

The premise of Ruby & Quentin without spoilers.

After stashing his loot and being jailed, the brooding outlaw Ruby befriends Quentin, an oversized, talkative but dim‑witted giant. When Quentin bungles a solo escape, the two break out together. Unable to rid himself of the clumsy companion, Ruby drags Quentin along on a quest to confront his former partners, avenge the woman he loved, and claim the hidden money.

Ruby & Quentin Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • odd couple
  • on the run
  • buddy movie
  • manhunt
  • france
  • police
  • evil
  • escape
  • escape from prison
  • local blockbuster
  • swat team
  • revenge
+20 more
  • revenge plot
  • psychiatrist
  • psychiatric hospital
  • escaped prisoner
  • death of loved one
  • buddy
  • prison
  • warden
  • tomb
  • prison life
  • police car
  • mob boss
  • male bonding
  • jockey
  • jealousy
  • illegal immigrant
  • henchman
  • dog cemetery
  • cell mate
  • car chase
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Cast & crew

Ruby & Quentin Cast & Characters

Jean Reno leads the cast as Ruby, with Gérard Depardieu as Quentin and André Dussollier as Prison psychiatrist. Directed by Francis Veber; 52 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Ruby & Quentin

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From the director

More from Francis Veber

More films directed by Francis Veber, best-rated first: The Dinner Game, The Closet, The Valet and Three Fugitives.

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Box office

Ruby & Quentin Box Office

Ruby & Quentin grossed $27.7 million worldwide. $312,824 came from the US and Canada and $27.4 million (99%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$27.7M

US & Canada
$312.8K
International
$27.4M
US & Canada 1% Rest of the world 99%
Details

Ruby & Quentin Also Known As

33 alternative titles, including “Que te calles!” and “Drž hubu!”.

Also known as
  • Que te calles!
  • Drž hubu!
  • Невезучие
  • Tais toi
  • Shut Up!
  • Ruby & Quentin - Der Killer und die Klette
  • Tais-toi!
  • Håll käft
  • Sta zitto... non rompere
  • Ruby und Quentin
  • 셧 업
  • Ruby And Quentin
+21 more
  • Ruby und Quentin - Der Killer und die Klette
  • Stà zitto... non rompere
  • Turpa kiinni!
  • Pofa be!
  • Przyjaciel gangstera
  • ¡Que te calles!
  • 你丫闭嘴!
  • Οι Σπεσιαλίστες
  • סתום ת'פה
  • Невдахи
  • Dost musun
  • Düşman mı?
  • Dupla Confusão
  • Руби и Куентин
  • 셧업
  • Hold Kjeft!
  • 終極剋星
  • Hold Kæft!
  • Змоўкні!
  • Užsičiaupk!, გაჩუმდი
  • คู่ปล้นสะท้านฟ้า

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Ruby & Quentin FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Ruby & Quentin, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ruby & Quentin?

Ruby & Quentin runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Ruby & Quentin released?

Ruby & Quentin was released on October 22, 2003.

Who directed Ruby & Quentin?

Ruby & Quentin was directed by Francis Veber.

More films by Francis Veber

Who is in the cast of Ruby & Quentin?

Ruby & Quentin stars Jean Reno as Ruby, Gérard Depardieu as Quentin and André Dussollier as Prison psychiatrist, among 52 credited actors.

How much did Ruby & Quentin make at the box office?

Ruby & Quentin grossed $27.7 million worldwide ($312,824 domestic, $27.4 million international).

Does Ruby & Quentin have a post-credit scene?

No. Ruby & Quentin has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ruby & Quentin in?

The original language of Ruby & Quentin is French.

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