Ruby Sparks (2012)
A melancholic writer's whimsical fantasy woman comes to life, leading to an intimate, witty, and romantic struggle.
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.
How intense is Ruby Sparks?
Ruby Sparks has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What Ruby Sparks feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalromanticmelancholyintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightLate night
Where to stream Ruby Sparks
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Is Ruby Sparks for you?
Is Ruby Sparks scary?
No. Ruby Sparks is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Ruby Sparks gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Ruby Sparks sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Ruby Sparks OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Ruby Sparks?
Ruby Sparks runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Ruby Sparks?
Ruby Sparks is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Ruby Sparks have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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