Ruthless People 1986
“Sam Stone's wife has just been kidnapped... And he doesn't want her back!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Director
- Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker
- Networks
- Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II
What is Ruthless People?
Ruthless People is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 26, 1986
- Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~94 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II
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Overview
Ruthless People is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A husband plots his wife's demise while clueless kidnappers scramble for ransom.”
- Sharp dark humor about marital hatred.
- Clever twists as the kidnappers fumble with the ransom.
- A brisk 94‑minute comedy that keeps the pace lively.
- The black comedy tone may be off‑putting for some viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy darkly comic twists on crime caper stories.
The film mixes violent kidnapping scenarios with sardonic humor, making it suited for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of Ruthless People?
Sam Stone despises his wife Barbara, and when she is kidnapped for a $500,000 ransom, he hopes the kidnappers will kill her.
When was the film released?
Ruthless People was released in the United States on June 26, 1986.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 34 minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy, featuring dark‑comic elements.
How was the film received by audiences?
User ratings on TMDB and CSFD are in the mid‑60 percent range.
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