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For the Love of Ruth

  • 2015
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
225
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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
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    225
    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
    Dawn Halfkenny
    • Judy
    Vickie Adams
    • Diner customer
    Nadej K. Bailey
    • Young Ruth
    Shimei Bailey
    • Foster Child
    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
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    10romeovision2002

    Great movie

    Finally a faith-based movie with a lot of twists. I was very pleased. It showcased great acting and real problems without people of color complaining.
    10rswy

    Faith Exemplified

    For the Love of Ruth is one of my favorite movies! I've seen it 10 times. It is such a beautiful love story; more importantly, it shows that no matter what your circumstances are God is big enough to answer prayers. Naomi paid a pivotal role in Ruth's life; she exemplified the importance of faith. Thus, Ruth never wavered in her faith despite her circumstances. God's love exudes in this movie. I would love to see a sequel.
    10stacyokosi

    Great movie

    This was a great romantic movie. The story line was similar to the Bible. I was that the good name would have been Boaz. OMG, I really would have screamed. Lol! Great that there was an additional story along with the main story. I did not realize it at first so the twists was not expected. I thought it would be predictable but it was not. Enjoyed it with my family. I would watch again. This was great for a movie night and relaxing. This is a movie that I will continue to keep on my watch list to go back and see any thing that I may have missed. I will share this with my friends and family for sure.
    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.
    10bettie_gill-45558

    Love can sometimes cause pain

    I enjoyed this movie because of the realism that enhanced the true meaning of pain, indifferences and prejudices.

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      In the television show Greys Anatomy, James Pickens Jr. and Loretta Devine play married couple Richard and Adele Webber.

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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
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
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