Ask Dr. Ruth (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2019, Ask Dr. Ruth is a documentary film directed by Ryan White, running about 100 minutes. “Size doesn't matter” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary portrait chronicling the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became the United States' most famous sex therapist. As her 90th birthday approaches, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful past and her career at the forefront of the sexual revolution.
Who’s in it. Ask Dr. Ruth stars Ruth Westheimer as Herself, Pierre Lehu as Himself, Cliff Rubin as Himself and Greg Willenborg as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Ask Dr. Ruth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ask Dr. Ruth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ask Dr. Ruth tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ask Dr. Ruth (2019)?
- In US, Ask Dr. Ruth is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ask Dr. Ruth worth watching?
- Ask Dr. Ruth holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ask Dr. Ruth?
- Ask Dr. Ruth stars Ruth Westheimer, Pierre Lehu, Cliff Rubin, Greg Willenborg and Miriam Westheimer.
- When was Ask Dr. Ruth released?
- Ask Dr. Ruth was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.