Ruth (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2018, Ruth is a drama film directed by António Pinhão Botelho, running about 120 minutes. “1960. The event that stirred up Portugal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This is the story of a young Mozambican footballer called Eusébio, a gifted athlete destined to great achievements, coveted by rival clubs, Sporting and Benfica, which ends up hiring him. Blackmail, kidnapping attempts, ministers involved, press hysteria and huge money offers make the story of this football transfer into a saga evolving between the two continents. It ends up when the legend begins: with Eusébio’s first match at the Benfica Stadium.
Who’s in it. Ruth stars Igor Regalla as Eusébio, Josefina Massango, Afonso Lagarto and Guilherme Gomes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Ruth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $38.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ruth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ruth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ruth (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ruth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ruth worth watching?
- Ruth holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ruth?
- Ruth stars Igor Regalla, Josefina Massango, Afonso Lagarto, Guilherme Gomes and Tiago Abelho.
- When was Ruth released?
- Ruth was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.