Ruby Sparks

2012 · directed by Jonathan Dayton

Rating

72/100

Hit

no

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.

Ruby Sparks (2012), directed by Jonathan Dayton, rates 72/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Paul Dano
• Zoe Kazan
• Chris Messina
• Annette Bening
• Antonio Banderas
• Alia Shawkat
• Steve Coogan
• Elliott Gould
• Aasif Mandvi

More from Jonathan Dayton

1. Little Miss Sunshine (2006) — 81/100 · hit
2. Battle of the Sexes (2017) — 72/100

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