Citizen Ruth Cast
The cast of Citizen Ruth.
Laura Dern
as Ruth Stoops

Laura Dern plays the lead role of Ruth Stoops, a pregnant drug addict who becomes a pawn in the abortion debate.

Swoosie Kurtz
as Diane Siegler

Swoosie Kurtz portrays Diane Siegler, a pro-life activist who tries to influence Ruth's decision.

Kurtwood Smith
as Norm Stoney

Kurtwood Smith takes on the role of Norm Stoney, a pro-life advocate involved in Ruth's case.

Mary Kay Place
as Gail Stoney

Mary Kay Place plays Gail Stoney, Norm's wife, who also has strong opinions on the abortion issue.

Kelly Preston
as Rachel

Kelly Preston appears as Rachel, a member of the pro-choice group who befriends Ruth.

M.C. Gainey
as Harlan

M.C. Gainey portrays Harlan, a character who has his own agenda regarding Ruth's situation.

Kenneth Mars
as Dr. Charlie Rollins

Kenneth Mars plays Dr. Charlie Rollins, a doctor caught up in the controversy surrounding Ruth's pregnancy.

David Graf
as Judge Richter

David Graf is Judge Richter, who presides over Ruth's legal proceedings.

Kathleen Noone
as Nurse Pat

Kathleen Noone takes on the role of Nurse Pat, a healthcare worker involved in Ruth's care.

Tippi Hedren
as Jessica Weiss

Tippi Hedren portrays Jessica Weiss, a character who adds another layer of complexity to Ruth's story.

Burt Reynolds
as Blaine Gibbons

Burt Reynolds appears as Blaine Gibbons, a figure with a significant impact on Ruth's journey.

Lance Rome
as Ruth's Lover

Lance Rome plays Ruth's Lover, a character intertwined in Ruth's turbulent life.

Jim Kalal
as Tony Stoops
Shea Degan
as Arresting Officer
Vince Morelli
as ER Doctor
Marilyn Tipp
as Kathleen
Lois Nemec
as Sandy
Tim Vandeberghe
as Bail Clerk
Sebastian Anzaldo III
as Matthew Stoney
Alicia Witt
as Cheryl Stoney
Mick McDonald
as Party Dude
Okley Gibbs
as Norm's Manager
Roberta Larson
as Briana
Pam Carter
as Fran
Steve Wheeldon
as Kirk
John LaPuzza
as Clinic Protestor
Billie Barnhouse-Diekman
as Clinic Protestor
Susan Stern
as Cindy Lindstrom
Jeffrey L. Goos
as News Anchor
James Devney
as Officer Iverson
Tim Driscoll
as Officer Bundy
Caveh Zahedi
as Peter
David Hirsch
as Man in Motel Lobby
Gail Erwin
as Woman in Motel Lobby
Tony Wike
as Anecdote-telling Man
Sherry Josand Fletcher
as Helpful Registration Woman
Jim Delmont
as Press Conference Reporter
Dennis Grant
as Don Mattox
Will Jamieson
as Surveillance Guy
Jeremy Sczepaniak
as Eric
Delaney Driscoll
as Ruth's "Sister"
Robert O'Connell
as Biker
Judith Hart
as Sarah Schneider
Joan Pirkle
as Dr. Cary Milton
Lorie Obradovich
as Receptionist
Joan Hennecke
as Nurse
Michael Tourek
as Guy Hit by Toilet Lid
Katrina Christensen
as Ruth's Kid
John Bell
as Ruth's Kid
Jeffery Thomas Johnson
as Harlan's Biker Friend
Fred Lovelace
as Harlan's Biker Friend
Ed Morehouse
as Harlan's Biker Friend
Jim Reinken
as Harlan's Biker Friend
Wm. J. Billy Bob Muddle III
as Harlan's Biker Friend
Diane Ladd
as Ruth's Mother (uncredited)
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