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Ruby & Quentin (2003)

6.7/10 · 929 votes 1h 25m ComedyCrime

#68 of 156 films from 2003 #1233 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Francis Veber · Written by Francis Veber

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Overview

After hiding his loot and getting thrown in jail, brooding outlaw Ruby befriends Quentin, a dim-witted and garrulous giant. After Quentin botches a solo escape attempt, they make a break together. Unable to shake the clumsy Quentin, Ruby is forced to take him along as he pursues his former partners in crime to avenge the death of the woman he loved and get to the money.

Cast

Gérard Depardieuas Quentin
Jean Renoas Ruby
Richard Berryas Commissioner Vernet
André Dussollieras Prison psychiatrist
Jean-Pierre Maloas Vogel
Leonor Varelaas Katia / Sandra
Jean-Michel Noireyas Lambert
Laurent Gamelonas Mauricet
Aurélien Recoingas Rocco
Vincent Moscatoas Raffi
Ticky Holgadoas Martineau
Michel Aumontas Nosberg
Loïc Brabantas Jambier
Arnaud Cassandas Bourgoin

Facts

Release dateOctober 22, 2003
Runtime85 min (1h 25m) — shorter as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Crime
Original titleTais-toi !
LanguageFR
Budget$27,440,000
Box office$27,729,359 (1.0× budget)
IMDbtt0310203

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Questions

How long is Ruby & Quentin?
Ruby & Quentin runs 85 minutes (1h 25m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Ruby & Quentin worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 929 votes, which places it #68 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 57%) and #1233 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Ruby & Quentin?
Ruby & Quentin was directed by Francis Veber. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Dinner Game (1998), La Chèvre (1981), The Closet (2001).
Who stars in Ruby & Quentin?
Gérard Depardieu as Quentin; Jean Reno as Ruby; Richard Berry as Commissioner Vernet; André Dussollier as Prison psychiatrist; Jean-Pierre Malo as Vogel; Leonor Varela as Katia / Sandra.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ruby & Quentin?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11470.

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