Cast: Ruth Gordon

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Ruth Gordon. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Rosemary's Baby

1968 · Movie · 136 min. · United States

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Mia Farrow · John Cassavetes · Ruth Gordon · Ralph Bellamy

Synopsis Rosemary's Baby (1968) follows the story of a young couple, Guy and Rosemary Woodhouse, who relocate to a new apartment in New York City. They quickly form a bond with their elderly neighbors, the Castevets. Rosemary soon discovers she is...

7.7

61K votes

7.7

61K votes

Harold and Maude

1971 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Hal Ashby

Cast Bud Cort · Ruth Gordon · Vivian Pickles · Cyril Cusack

Synopsis Harold and Maude (1971) follows the unconventional love story of a young man named Harold, who is obsessed with death and staging elaborate fake suicides to shock his mother. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Maude, a...

7.5

7K votes

7.5

7K votes

Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet

1940 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Ruth Gordon · Otto Kruger · Donald Crisp

Synopsis Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940) chronicles the journey of Dr. Paul Ehrlich, a German physician renowned for his groundbreaking work in medicine. The narrative delves into Ehrlich's fascination with synthetic dyes and his innovative idea that these dyes could be...

7.1

115 votes

7.1

115 votes

Edge of Darkness

1943 · Movie · 119 min. · United States

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast Errol Flynn · Ann Sheridan · Walter Huston · Nancy Coleman

Synopsis Edge of Darkness (1943) unfolds in a Norwegian fishing village two years after the Nazi occupation, where 150 German soldiers are stationed, and the 800 locals are eagerly awaiting a shipment of weapons to spark a rebellion. Key figures in...

6.8

331 votes

6.8

331 votes

Columbo: Try and Catch Me (TV)

1977 · Movie · 73 min. · United States

Direction James Frawley

Cast Peter Falk · Ruth Gordon · Mariette Hartley · G.D. Spradlin

Synopsis Columbo: Try and Catch Me (TV) (1977) follows the story of a renowned and affluent crime fiction author who accuses her nephew of being responsible for her niece's demise. In a meticulously planned scheme, she invites her nephew to her...

6.7

291 votes

6.7

291 votes

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

1940 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction John Cromwell

Cast Raymond Massey · Gene Lockhart · Ruth Gordon · Mary Howard

Synopsis Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) chronicles the life of Abraham Lincoln from his humble beginnings as a Kentucky woodsman through his political ascent to the presidency in 1860. The film delves into his first romantic encounters, his eventual marriage, his...

6.5

105 votes

6.5

105 votes

Whatever Happened to Aunt Alice?

1969 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction Lee H. Katzin

Cast Geraldine Page · Ruth Gordon · Michael Barbera · Peter Brandon

Synopsis Whatever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969) follows the chilling tale of Claire Marrable, portrayed by Oscar winner Geraldine Page, a widow from Arizona with a dark secret. Claire has a disturbing penchant for eliminating her housekeepers and seizing their financial...

6.4

582 votes

6.4

582 votes

Patti Smith: Electric Poet (TV)

2022 · Documentary · 54 min. · France

Direction Anne Cutaia · Sophie Peyrard

Cast Stanley Bard · William S. Burroughs · John Cale · Alika Del Sol

Synopsis Patti Smith: Electric Poet (TV) (2022) chronicles the extraordinary journey of Patti Smith, who, at the tender age of 20, ventured into New York City and revolutionized the realms of rock, poetry, and genre. Despite never seeking the spotlight, she...

6.3

199 votes

6.3

199 votes

Action in the North Atlantic

1943 · Movie · 126 min. · United States

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Raymond Massey · Alan Hale · Julie Bishop

Synopsis Action in the North Atlantic (1943) follows the harrowing journey of a group of American sailors whose tanker is torpedoed by a German submarine. Stranded at sea for nearly two weeks on a makeshift raft, they face the harsh realities...

6.0

313 votes

6.0

313 votes

Inside Daisy Clover

1965 · Movie · 128 min. · United States

Direction Robert Mulligan

Cast Natalie Wood · Robert Redford · Christopher Plummer · Roddy McDowall

Synopsis Inside Daisy Clover (1965) follows the journey of a young teenager named Daisy Clover, who is unexpectedly discovered by a Hollywood studio and thrust into the world of fame and fortune. Daisy's life takes a dramatic turn as she quickly...

6.0

337 votes

6.0

337 votes

Where's Poppa?

1970 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction Carl Reiner

Cast George Segal · Ruth Gordon · Trish Van Devere · Vincent Gardenia

Synopsis Where's Poppa? (1970) follows the story of Gordon Hochheiser, a lawyer who struggles to coexist with his elderly, senile mother. His life takes a turn when he hires Louise, a nurse, and finds himself falling in love with her. Complicating...

6.0

59 votes

6.0

59 votes

Two-Faced Woman

1941 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction George Cukor

Cast Greta Garbo · Melvyn Douglas · Constance Bennett · Roland Young

Synopsis Two-Faced Woman (1941) follows the story of Larry Blake, who meets ski instructor Karin Borg during a vacation and quickly marries her. When Larry returns to his magazine job in New York, Karin chooses to stay behind. However, she soon...

6.0

341 votes

6.0

341 votes

Lord Love a Duck

1966 · Movie · 105 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction George Axelrod

Cast Roddy McDowall · Tuesday Weld · Lola Albright · Martin West

Synopsis Lord Love a Duck (1966) follows the journey of Barbara Ann Greene, a high school senior with big aspirations. She dreams of becoming popular, securing a job, finding a suitable partner, and perhaps even becoming a movie star. However, Barbara...

5.7

24 votes

5.7

24 votes

Every Which Way But Loose

1978 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction James Fargo

Cast Clint Eastwood · Sondra Locke · Ruth Gordon · Geoffrey Lewis

Synopsis Every Which Way But Loose (1978) follows the story of a rugged trucker, portrayed by Clint Eastwood, who earns extra cash by taking on the toughest opponents in bare-knuckle fights across various locales. In one of his earlier matches, he...

5.6

4K votes

5.6

4K votes

Any Which Way You Can

1980 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction Buddy Van Horn

Cast Clint Eastwood · Sondra Locke · Geoffrey Lewis · William Smith

Synopsis Any Which Way You Can (1980) is a lighthearted and entertaining follow-up to Clint Eastwood's hugely popular film, "Every Which Way But Loose." The story revolves around Philo Beddoe (Eastwood), who is on the verge of retiring from his career...

5.4

3K votes

5.4

3K votes

Voyage of the Rock Aliens

1984 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction James Fargo

Cast Pia Zadora · Craig Sheffer · Tom Nolan · Ruth Gordon

Synopsis Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984) follows extraterrestrial visitors who descend upon the small town of Speelburgh, driven by an insatiable curiosity to uncover the origins of rock & roll music. Their interstellar journey leads them to encounter a group...

5.2

26 votes

5.2

26 votes

Direction Sam O'Steen

Cast Stephen McHattie · Patty Duke · Broderick Crawford · Ruth Gordon

Synopsis Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby (TV) (1976) follows the story of Adrian, a young man who was adopted by the proprietor of a brothel in the Southwest. As he grows into adulthood, Adrian grapples with the revelation that he...

4.9

48 votes

4.9

48 votes

Maxie

1985 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Paul Aaron

Cast Glenn Close · Mandy Patinkin · Ruth Gordon · Barnard Hughes

Synopsis Maxie (1985) follows the story of Nick and Jan, a couple who relocate to a new apartment in San Francisco. Their eccentric landlady shares tales of a spirited young woman named Maxie, who resided there in the 1920s. Maxie, a...

4.5

90 votes

4.5

90 votes

The Big Bus

1976 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction James Frawley

Cast Joseph Bologna · Stockard Channing · John Beck · Rene Auberjonois

Synopsis The Big Bus (1976) follows the chaotic journey of a nuclear-powered bus on a direct route from New York to Denver, encountering a series of calamities orchestrated by an enigmatic faction with ties to the oil industry. When the original...

4.4

654 votes

4.4

654 votes