Ruby in Paradise (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1993, Ruby in Paradise is a drama and romance film directed by Victor Nunez, running about 114 minutes. “A woman's search for herself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Reeling from her mother's recent death, Ruby Lee Gissing relocates to Florida to start anew. After finding a job at a souvenir store, Ruby becomes friends with the shop's owner, Mildred Chambers, and slowly acclimates to her new surroundings. Before long, she's juggling the affections of Mildred's Lothario son, Ricky, and the good-natured Mike. As she wavers between Ricky and Mike, Ruby also tries to come to terms with her past.
Who’s in it. Ruby in Paradise stars Ashley Judd as Ruby Lee Gissing, Todd Field as Mike McCaslin, Bentley Mitchum as Ricky Chambers and Dorothy Lyman as Mildred Chambers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Ruby in Paradise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from CosmoGo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ruby in Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ruby in Paradise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ruby in Paradise (1993)?
- In CA, Ruby in Paradise is available to stream on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from CosmoGo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ruby in Paradise worth watching?
- Ruby in Paradise holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ruby in Paradise?
- Ruby in Paradise stars Ashley Judd, Todd Field, Bentley Mitchum, Dorothy Lyman and Allison Dean.
- When was Ruby in Paradise released?
- Ruby in Paradise was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.