Ruby (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1977, Ruby is an action, drama and horror film directed by Curtis Harrington, running about 85 minutes. “Christened in blood. Raised in sin. She's sweet sixteen, let the party begin!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Strange killings occur at Ruby's drive-in theatre, sixteen years after the murder of her gangster boyfriend.
Who’s in it. Ruby stars Piper Laurie as Ruby, Stuart Whitman as Vince, Janit Baldwin as Leslie and Roger Davis as Dr. Paul Keller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Ruby has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ruby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ruby tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ruby (1977)?
- In US, Ruby is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ruby worth watching?
- Ruby holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ruby?
- Ruby stars Piper Laurie, Stuart Whitman, Janit Baldwin, Roger Davis and Crystin Sinclaire.
- When was Ruby released?
- Ruby was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.