Ruthless People (1986) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Ruthless People (1986) — Sam Stone hates his wife Barbara so much that he wants her dead. Streaming on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Goog...
Ruthless People (1986) Storyline
Sam Stone hates his wife Barbara so much that he wants her dead. He's ecstatic when she's taken by a duo of kidnappers who want $500,000 ransom in exchange for her life. Fully intending to ignore every one of the kidnappers' demands in the hopes that they do him a favor and murder her for him, the two confused kidnappers have to figure out how they're going get their money, and what they're going to do with the overbearing Barbara.
Full Cast & Crew
- Danny DeVito as Sam Stone
- Bette Midler as Barbara Stone
- Judge Reinhold as Ken Kessler
- Helen Slater as Sandy Kessler
- Anita Morris as Carol Dodsworth
- Bill Pullman as Earl James Mott
- William G. Schilling as Chief Henry Benton
- Art Evans as Lt. Bender
- Clarence Felder as Lt. Walters
- J.E. Freeman as Bedroom Killer
- Gary Riley as Heavy Metal Kid
- Frank Sivero as The Mugger
- Phyllis Applegate as Loan Officer
- Jeannine Bisignano as Hooker in Car
- J.P. Bumstead as Technician
Why Watch Ruthless People?
The Vibe: Ruthless People is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy movie from 1986. Directed by Jim Abrahams, and starring Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Judge Reinhold Sam Stone hates his wife Barbara so much that he wants her dead.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.6/10, Ruthless People retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy movies, Ruthless People deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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