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Ruthless People

Ruthless People

Ruthless People
1986 1h 33m6.6

Ruthless People

“Sam Stone's wife has just been kidnapped... And he doesn't want her back!”

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Sam Stone hates his wife Barbara so much that he wants her dead. He's ecstatic when she's taken by a duo of kidnappers who want $500,000 ransom in exchange for her life. Fully intending to ignore every one of the kidnappers' demands in the hopes that they do him a favor and murder her for him, the two confused kidnappers have to figure out how they're going get their money, and what they're going to do with the overbearing Barbara.

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DirectorJim Abrahams
ScreenplayDale Launer
StatusReleased
ReleasedJune 26, 1986
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 33m
Budget$11M
Revenue$72M
Profit+$61M
Rating⭐ 6.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.9 / 10
Votes441
GenresComedy
StudioTouchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II

Photos16

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Cast

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Sam Stone

Bette Midler

Bette Midler

Barbara Stone

Judge Reinhold

Judge Reinhold

Ken Kessler

Helen Slater

Helen Slater

Sandy Kessler

Anita Morris

Anita Morris

Carol Dodsworth

Bill Pullman

Bill Pullman

Earl James Mott

William G. Schilling

William G. Schilling

Chief Henry Benton

Art Evans

Art Evans

Lt. Bender

Clarence Felder

Clarence Felder

Lt. Walters

J.E. Freeman

J.E. Freeman

Bedroom Killer

Gary Riley

Gary Riley

Heavy Metal Kid

Frank Sivero

Frank Sivero

The Mugger

Phyllis Applegate

Phyllis Applegate

Loan Officer

Jeannine Bisignano

Jeannine Bisignano

Hooker in Car

🎭

J.P. Bumstead

Technician

🎭

Jon Cutler

Stereo Store Customer

🎭

Susan Marie Snyder

Stereo Store Customer

Jim Doughan

Jim Doughan

Cop at Sam's House

Christopher J. Keene

Christopher J. Keene

Cop at Jail

🎭

Henry Noguchi

Coroner

Arnold F. Turner

Arnold F. Turner

Cop with Killer Picture

Bob Tzudiker

Bob Tzudiker

Sam's Attorney

🎭

Charles A. Vanegas

Arresting Cop

🎭

Louise Yaffe

Social Worker

🎭

Janet Rotblatt

Secretary to Chief of Police

Charlotte Zucker

Charlotte Zucker

Judge

Art Bonilla

Art Bonilla

Waiter

🎭

Rick DeReyes

Newscaster

🎭

Mie Hunt

Newscaster

🎭

Ron Tank

Newscaster

🎭

Susan Stadner

Aerobic Instructor

🎭

Beth R. Johnson

Aerobic Instructor

🎭

Twyla Littleton

Model

🎭

Mary Elizabeth Thompson

Elderly Woman

Phil Hartman

Phil Hartman

Newsreader (voice) (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ruthless People

Where can I watch Ruthless People?

Ruthless People (1986) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Ruthless People about?

Sam Stone hates his wife Barbara so much that he wants her dead. He's ecstatic when she's taken by a duo of kidnappers who want $500,000 ransom in exchange for her life. Fully intending to ignore every one of the kidnappers' demands in the hopes that they do him a favor and...

Who directed Ruthless People?

Ruthless People (1986) was directed by Jim Abrahams. The film is a Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 33m, rated 6.6/10.

How long is Ruthless People?

Ruthless People runs 1h 33m (93 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.6/10 from 441 votes. Genre: Comedy.

Is Ruthless People worth watching?

Ruthless People is rated 6.6/10 by 441 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Comedy fans.