Ruthless People

1986 • 94 minutes
4.7
96 reviews
93%
Tomatometer
R
Rating
Eligible
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Loathesome millionaire Sam Stone (Danny DeVito) is ruthless. How ruthless? When his shrill wife Barbara (Bette Midler) is nabbed by inept kidnappers (Judge Reinhold, Helen Slater), Sam cries tears of joy ... and refuses to pay the ransom. And when the abductors threaten to kill the abrasive heiress, Sam takes immediate action -- he celebrates!
Rating
R

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4.7
96 reviews
Chelsea Belfield
April 14, 2017
The 80s were a glorious time for dark comedies. If dark comedies aren't your thing then you probably won't enjoy this. Another fantastically acted role by Bette Midler and an overall wonderful cast.
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Xavier Pauling
July 10, 2020
One of my all time favorites. Better Midler is hilarious in this movie. Great cast and great story
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Frankie Gabagool
November 22, 2015
Hilarious movie of the 1980s. Bette Midler always brings the energy and great acting. Great cast
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