Ruby Sparks (2012): movie guide

What is Ruby Sparks about?

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.

Cast highlights

Ruby Sparks features Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Chris Messina, Annette Bening, Antonio Banderas, Alia Shawkat. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2012-07-25. Runtime: 104 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (1,861 votes). Genres: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Ruby Sparks?

Ruby Sparks is listed as Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama on TMDB.

How long is Ruby Sparks?

Ruby Sparks runs about 104 minutes.

Who stars in Ruby Sparks?

Cast highlights include Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Chris Messina, Annette Bening, Antonio Banderas, Alia Shawkat.

Does Cinema Box stream Ruby Sparks?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Ruby Sparks?

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