Ruthless People

Name: Ruthless People
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1986
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Judge Reinhold, Helen Slater, Anita Morris

1986 · 94 min · Director: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker

Ruthless People (1986) is a comedy, directed by Jim Abrahams. It stars Danny DeVito and Bette Midler. The 94-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

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What Ruthless People Is About

A businessman who hates his wife is planning to kill her when she is kidnapped. He refuses to pay the ransom and the kidnappers do not know what to do. The film locks every character into a plan of their own and gets its comedy from the plans wrecking each other. Its best idea is the wife: held in a basement, she starts losing weight and getting fit, and takes control of the situation. Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker directed together. Danny DeVito and Bette Midler lead. Who it's for: those who like the black comedy of the nineteen-eighties. Who it's not for: viewers wanting subtlety; the jokes here are direct and loud.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruthless People about?

A businessman who hates his wife is planning to kill her when she is kidnapped. He refuses to pay the ransom and the kidnappers do not know what to do.

Where can I watch Ruthless People?

Ruthless People is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Ruthless People?

Ruthless People runs for 94 minutes (1h 34m).

When did Ruthless People come out?

Ruthless People was released in 1986.

Who directed Ruthless People?

Ruthless People was directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker.

Who stars in Ruthless People?

Ruthless People stars Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Judge Reinhold, Helen Slater.

What is Ruthless People's rating?

Ruthless People holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.