You Ruined My Life
“Minerva”
Synopsis
"You Ruined My Life" was a cute TV movie (from the Wonderful World of Disney movies that they show on Saturday or Sunday nights) starring Soleil Moon Frye as Minerva, a spoiled girl who lived in a Las Vegas casino with her Uncle Howie who lets her do whatever she wants. Minerva gets into trouble a lot, and her Aunt Hermione threatens to take her away from Uncle Howie. Paul Reiser plays Dexter, a professor who figures out a way to win every time at blackjack. Dexter gets caught at cheating, and Uncle Howie works out a deal for Dexter to tutor Minerva so she can get into a private school back east. This is easier said than done, because Minerva has never been interested in school.
Top Cast
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Soleil Moon Frye
Minerva
Allen Garfield
Howie
Paul Reiser
Dexter Bunche
Mimi Rogers
Charlotte
Yoshi Hoover
Yaki
Tony Burton
Moustache
Lisa Raggio
Lorraine
Edith Fields
Aunt Hermione
Ken Olfson
Mr. Arnold
Todd Susman
Jake
John Putch
Winston
Bill Gratton
Dean Harrison
Irwin Keyes
Reginald
Spencer Milligan
Detective
Lana Schwab
Waitress
Tammy Bass
Casino Woman
Nan Brennan
Marie
Jerry Clark Cleary
Doorman
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Ashwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Swicord
- Original Score
- Jonathan Tunick
- Original Title
- You Ruined My Life
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Ashwell
Robin Swicord
Jonathan Tunick
Ric Waite
Arthur Schmidt, Barbara Palmer Dixon
Mark H. Ovitz, Alex Winitsky, Dylan Sellers, Robert Kosberg, Arlene Sellers
Department Leadership Roster
Mark H. Ovitz
Producer
Arthur Schmidt
Editor
Dylan Sellers
Producer
Barbara Palmer Dixon
Editor
Robin Swicord
Screenplay
William Ware Theiss
Costume Design
Ric Waite
Director of Photography
David Ashwell
Director
Albert J. Salzer
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About You Ruined My Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is You Ruined My Life about?
"You Ruined My Life" was a cute TV movie (from the Wonderful World of Disney movies that they show on Saturday or Sunday nights) starring Soleil Moon Frye as Minerva, a spoiled girl who lived in a Las Vegas casino with her Uncle Howie who lets her do whatever she wants. Minerva gets into trouble a lot, and her Aunt Hermione threatens to take her away from Uncle Howie. Paul Reiser plays Dexter, a professor who figures out a way to win every time at blackjack. Dexter gets caught at cheating, and Uncle Howie works out a deal for Dexter to tutor Minerva so she can get into a private school back east. This is easier said than done, because Minerva has never been interested in school.
Who directed You Ruined My Life?
You Ruined My Life was directed by David Ashwell.
Who stars in You Ruined My Life?
The principal cast of You Ruined My Life includes Soleil Moon Frye, Allen Garfield, Paul Reiser, Mimi Rogers, Yoshi Hoover.
When was You Ruined My Life released and how long is it?
You Ruined My Life was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for You Ruined My Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for You Ruined My Life was composed by Jonathan Tunick.
What is the age rating and content advisory for You Ruined My Life?
You Ruined My Life holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).