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Ruby Sparks

Seen it?

2012 | 104 min | Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $9 million worldwide on a $8 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 251K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris

  • Paul DanoCalvin
  • Zoe KazanRuby
  • Chris MessinaHarry
  • Annette BeningGertrude
  • Antonio BanderasMort
  • Alia ShawkatMabel
  • Deborah Ann WollLila
  • Steve CooganLangdon Tharp
  • Elliott GouldDr. Rosenthal
  • Aasif MandviCyrus Modi