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7.1 / 10(1,853 votes)IMDbR20121h 44m$9.4M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Ruby Sparks

“She's Out Of His Mind.”

Synopsis

Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-20

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Locarno Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

July 25, 2012

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 6, 2013

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.17x ROI)

Production Budget

$8M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$9.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.17x

+$1.4M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $8MWorldwide: $9.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
Screenplay & Story
Zoe Kazan
Original Score
Nick Urata
Original Title
Ruby Sparks
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, French
Runtime
1h 44m
Production Budget
$8M
Worldwide Gross
$9.4M
Production Studios
Fox Searchlight Pictures, DragonCove Studios, Bona Fide Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris

Screenplay & Story

Zoe Kazan

Original Score & Music

Nick Urata

Director of Photography

Matthew Libatique

Film Editing

Pamela Martin

Producers

Ron Yerxa, Albert Berger, Zoe Kazan, Paul Dano, Robert Graf

Department Leadership Roster

Jonathan Dayton

Jonathan Dayton

Director

Valerie Faris

Valerie Faris

Director

Ron Yerxa

Ron Yerxa

Producer

Albert Berger

Albert Berger

Producer

Nick Urata

Nick Urata

Original Music Composer

Pamela Martin

Pamela Martin

Editor

Matthew Libatique

Matthew Libatique

Director of Photography

Judy Becker

Judy Becker

Production Design

Nancy Steiner

Nancy Steiner

Costume Design

Wade Allen

Stunt Coordinator

Pat Romano

Pat Romano

Stunt Coordinator

Zoe Kazan

Zoe Kazan

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ruby Sparks.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruby Sparks

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ruby Sparks about?

Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.

Who directed Ruby Sparks?

Ruby Sparks was directed by Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris.

Who stars in Ruby Sparks?

The principal cast of Ruby Sparks includes Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Chris Messina, Annette Bening, Antonio Banderas.

When was Ruby Sparks released and how long is it?

Ruby Sparks was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.

What was the box office and production budget of Ruby Sparks?

Ruby Sparks had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $9.4M at the worldwide box office (1.17 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Ruby Sparks?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Ruby Sparks was composed by Nick Urata.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Ruby Sparks?

Ruby Sparks holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).