Ruby in Paradise
“A woman's search for herself.”
Synopsis
Reeling from her mother's recent death, Ruby Lee Gissing relocates to Florida to start anew. After finding a job at a souvenir store, Ruby becomes friends with the shop's owner, Mildred Chambers, and slowly acclimates to her new surroundings. Before long, she's juggling the affections of Mildred's Lothario son, Ricky, and the good-natured Mike. As she wavers between Ricky and Mike, Ruby also tries to come to terms with her past.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 8, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.25x
+$201K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Nuñez
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Nuñez, Jane Austen
- Original Score
- Charles Engstrom
- Original Title
- Ruby in Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Ruby in Paradise, Full Crew/Say Yea
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Nuñez
Victor Nuñez, Jane Austen
Charles Engstrom
Alex Vlacos
Victor Nuñez
Sam Gowan
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Nuñez
Director
Victor Nuñez
Writer
Victor Nuñez
Editor
Marilyn Wall-Asse
Costume Design
John Iacovelli
Production Design
Charles Engstrom
Original Music Composer
Alex Vlacos
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruby in Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ruby in Paradise about?
Reeling from her mother's recent death, Ruby Lee Gissing relocates to Florida to start anew. After finding a job at a souvenir store, Ruby becomes friends with the shop's owner, Mildred Chambers, and slowly acclimates to her new surroundings. Before long, she's juggling the affections of Mildred's Lothario son, Ricky, and the good-natured Mike. As she wavers between Ricky and Mike, Ruby also tries to come to terms with her past.
Who directed Ruby in Paradise?
Ruby in Paradise was directed by Victor Nuñez.
Who stars in Ruby in Paradise?
The principal cast of Ruby in Paradise includes Ashley Judd, Todd Field, Bentley Mitchum, Dorothy Lyman, Allison Dean.
When was Ruby in Paradise released and how long is it?
Ruby in Paradise was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ruby in Paradise?
Ruby in Paradise had a reported production budget of $800K and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (1.25 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Ruby in Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ruby in Paradise was composed by Charles Engstrom.
Is Ruby in Paradise based on a book or true story?
Ruby in Paradise is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jane Austen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ruby in Paradise?
Ruby in Paradise holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).