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Feature film — 2012

Ruby Sparks (2012)

7.11h 44mComedy — Romance — Fantasy — Drama

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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A high-signal pick with 1,859 votes.

Fox Searchlight Pictures / DragonCove Studios / Bona Fide Productions

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Director: Jonathan Dayton

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Cast & crew

Paul Dano as Calvin

Paul Dano

Calvin

Zoe Kazan as Ruby

Zoe Kazan

Ruby

Chris Messina as Harry

Chris Messina

Harry

Annette Bening as Gertrude

Annette Bening

Gertrude

Antonio Banderas as Mort

Antonio Banderas

Mort

Alia Shawkat as Mabel

Alia Shawkat

Mabel

Deborah Ann Woll as Lila

Deborah Ann Woll

Lila

Steve Coogan as Langdon Tharp

Steve Coogan

Langdon Tharp

Elliott Gould as Dr. Rosenthal

Elliott Gould

Dr. Rosenthal

Aasif Mandvi as Cyrus Modi

Aasif Mandvi

Cyrus Modi

Toni Trucks as Susie

Toni Trucks

Susie

Eleanor Seigler as Mandi

Eleanor Seigler

Mandi

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