Ruby and Rata
"An old lady, a would-be rock singer, and a delinquent child... with more in common than they realise."
Originally released in 1990. Ruby and Rata is a drama/comedy film. directed by Gaylene Preston.
Starring Yvonne Lawley, Vanessa Rare, and Lee Metekingi
Synopsis
Ruby, an 83 year old trying to dodge a retirement home, rents a room to Rata, a solo mum with sidelines in music and benefit fraud. Rata's son is into arson and shoplifting, while Ruby's nephew is a hapless yuppie wannabe. Marginalised by the deregulated economy of the '80s and living on their wits, they may just find common cause despite themselves.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 14, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Preston-Laing Productions
- New Zealand Film Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruby and Rata about?
Ruby, an 83 year old trying to dodge a retirement home, rents a room to Rata, a solo mum with sidelines in music and benefit fraud. Rata's son is into arson and shoplifting, while Ruby's nephew is ...
Who directed Ruby and Rata?
Ruby and Rata was directed by Gaylene Preston.
How long is Ruby and Rata?
Ruby and Rata has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Ruby and Rata released?
Ruby and Rata was released on July 14, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ruby and Rata?
The main cast of Ruby and Rata includes Yvonne Lawley, Vanessa Rare, Lee Metekingi, Simon Barnett, Deben Bhattacharya.