Ask Dr. Ruth

  • 2019


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Positive Reviews 65
Negative reviews 4
Average Rating 3.8/5
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3.0
The documentary is at its best when it goes beyond the mere facts of Dr. Ruths life (though theyre intriguing and worthy of coverage) to moments of co .. EW
3.8
The film does a great job of contextualizing the phenom of Dr. Ruth. Rogerebert
3.0
One caller in the doc frets about scaring partners with one thats too big, though the film rarely lets us hear the doctors answers.) Variety
3.1
At its best, the film is a testament to how Ruth Westheimers practiced decency was literally a saving grace during the Reagan era.
3.8
For the most part, White... simply gets out of his subjects way, letting her win you over with her sunny demeanor.
4.5
I said a particular kind of crusader because Dr. Ruth doesnt want to be thought of as political. The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
A movie that feels more like an encomium than a thoughtful probe of a brilliantly mutinous mind. The New York Times
3.6
He doesnt have to do much more than match pace with a nonagenarian. Paste Magazine
4.5
It repeatedly falls back on animation to dramatize Westheimers wartime memories, an attractive, banalizing touch that yields more pathos than insight.
3.8
Director Ryan Whites documentary depicts Dr. Ruth as lovable every granny if your grandmother was a celebrity sex therapist not shy around STIs, vibra .. The Globe And Mail
3.0
Succeeds in providing a sympathetic portrait both public and personal, covering not only Dr. Ruths career but her life as a whole. One Guys Opinion
3.8
Not particularly revealing, but a pleasant reminder of the impact this pixie of sexual self help has had. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
In presenting this overview of Westheimers life, White doesnt try anything glossy or flashy. ReelViews
3.0
Informative and uplifting, spending time with a heroic person who seems genuinely motivated to contribute something positive to society. Blu Ray
4.5
Westheimer provides an essential public service, which the film, an affectionate tribute to her life and work, continues. Chicago Reader
3.8
Ask Dr. Ruth doesnt have to do much to tell an inspiring story, but the joy of the film is to see Westheimer in her elementwhich, by the way, is anywh .. Mark Reviews Movies
4.5
Joel Keller (@joelkeller) writes about food, entertainment, parenting and tech, but he doesnt kid himself: hes a TV junkie. Decider
4.5
That would be the forgettable mid 80s French comedy Une Femme ou Deux with Gerard Depardieu and Sigourney Weaver.) The Wrap
3.0
She is good at deflecting those who want to pry and thats a problem for the film. If were going to go 100 minutes with this remarkable old lady, a lit .. Smh
4.5
Ask Dr. Ruth: Final Thoughts Ryan Whites documentary isnt remarkable for its structure or artistry, but for its subject matter. Film Inquiry
4.0
Sometimes, a documentary film needs a story hook to see it through. Flickering Myth
3.0
Thankfully, the film never feels as if its a work of branded content but rather an honest and intimate portrait of a revolutionary American cultural i .. The Film Stage
3.8
After counseling thousands, Dr. Ruth faces her own pain, which defies healing. Boston Globe
5.0
Ask Dr. Ruth is this years Wont You Be My Neighbor Like that film, this documentary allows us to understand a prominent pop culture figure and their w .. Aisle Seat
3.0
While White has created an intimate portrait, the doc leaves us asking the question, Why now He doesnt connect his subject to current debates around s .. Now Toronto
4.5
Learning a little of her life is a fine way to spend 100 minutes of your own. Stuff
2.0
Furthermore, in order to retell the story of Westheimers life, White frequently relies on animated re enactments, a decision that melodramatizes mater .. Film Racket
3.5
But what Ask Dr. Ruth also does, without pushing too much (too little at times), is look at what makes its subject uncomfortable, with illuminating re .. Daily Dot
3.0
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4.5
The good doctors Jewish mother proclivities, emphasized in this relatively undemanding doc, represent a nod to her parenting success and to the trauma .. Straight
4.0
...While the documentary is sad at times, Ask. Dr. Ruth is a fun and entertaining tribute to the sex therapist. Solzy At The Movies
5.0
In the course of the next few minutes, you will see Dr. Ruth balance phone calls, teach college, and command hallways. Its a side of the doctor that y .. Awards Circuit
3.0
As a documentary, Ask Dr. Ruth has it kind of easy: Its got an enchanting subject eager to tell a fascinating story. Film Avclub
4.4
documentary style is rather formulaic, but he does justice to his heroines amazing life force and energy. Post Gazette
4.5
Incredible and inspiring portrait of a wonderful figure who is larger than life itself. Rendy Reviews
3.5
Ryan Whites sweetly adroit slice of a life glides genially on the charm of diminutive nonagenarian sex therapist Ruth Westheimer. New City Film
3.8
The value in the documentary lies in Westheimers personal story, which is pretty amazing. Datebook Sfchronicle
1.5
Ask Dr. Ruth never comes across as hagiographic because it never feels like theres much dirt on her in the first place, and she certainly had some goo .. Sf Weekly
4.5
This biopic tale of the Goddess of Good Sex, Dr. Ruth Westheimer is heartbreaking and unsurprisingly candid. Its a must see for a variety of reasons a .. Wp Me
4.5
Ryan Whites breezy documentary is full of such charming moments thanks to its 47 Energizer Bunny star. Washington City Paper
3.8
There have been many nicknames and/or monikers for the mini bodied mastermind of sexual proclivities all respectful and good natured for the therapeut .. Screen Anarchy
4.5
From a formal perspective, Ask Dr. Ruth doesnt reinvent the documentary format. The Spool
3.8
The good shes done for people is impossible to argue with, even if the more puritanical may take issue. Hollywood News
4.5
Ask Dr. Ruth shows her being the funny, loving, plain spoken, well educated, unique Dr. Ruth. Kdhx
4.0
White and his subject leave no stones unturned, and the result is a remarkably inspirational film that will make viewers believe that the seemingly im .. The Gate
3.5
Short people make the best lovers. according to 4 7, 90 year old sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Director Ryan White exposes this energetic woman .. Movies and Shakers
4.4
Ask Dr. Ruth shows Ruth Westheimer has a few faults... but overall presents a portrait of a feisty, fun loving woman who survived the worst in life an .. Movie Cricket
3.0
One things for sure, though: Dr. Ruth isnt leaving any time soon, and thank God for that. Film Monthly
3.0
An emotional and enjoyable highlight reel for those who have grown up watching her onscreen. Bust
4.5
This entertaining documentary focuses on a woman that has refused to tackle the hardships she has endured in life, instead opting to focus on work and .. Worldo Free L
3.5
For someone like me who really did know her as a comedic footnote in pop culture, Ask Dr. Ruth proves crucial to restoring her legacy. Jaredmobarak
4.5
Ask Dr. Ruth is instantly and continuously charming which is all down to Westheimer herself. A documentary that, above all, is an ode to this inspirin .. The Digital Fix
4.0
This is not an editorial examination of Dr. Ruth; its a love fest. High Def Digest
3.5
It is a life worth recording and discovering, and the perfect subject for a documentary.
5.0
RUTH is an illuminating experience, a charmer of a film as lively and entertaining as its subject, and just as surprising. We Are Movie Geeks
4.5
Same goes for politics and White obliges her, compiling the majority of the 100 minute doc from archival footage. Boulder Weekly
4.5
Its a peek inside the mind and psyche of a remarkable woman whos had a memorable impact on society. Bay Area Reporter
4.5
...manages to reintroduce us to a figure we thought we already knew. The Pop Break
4.5
Through photographs and interviews, the film delivers a portrait of young Ruth as smart, spunky and self reliant. Newport This Week
4.0
Its a mildly frustrating moment, symptomatic of the headstrong matriarch writing her own rules even if they arent always airtight. Culture Whisper
4.5
Maintaining a broadly palatable brand isnt a reason to deny the politics of sexuality and the issues of health and power that inevitably follow. Nonfics
3.0
intimate story of a woman who continues to leave a mark on the psyche of American society. Star Telegram
4.5
Its always been Dr. Ruths mission to strip sex of its cultural baggage, and thats a message people still need to hear. Hyperallergic
3.5
Will answer most of your questions about former Karola Ruth Siegel...through a spirited tour of much of what she has experienced and done during her l .. Mavens Nest
4.5
The fun and invigorating film shows that Westheimer is still going strong and moving at a pace that might have the Notorious RBG gasping for breath. Pov Magazine
1.5
Ask Dr. Ruth may not provide all the answers about its subject, but Whites film does raise questions about how we think and talk about sex. He has mad .. Epgn
3.5
Some interesting information nuggets make up for it: The nonagenarian doesnt think of herself as a feminist and avoids talking politics. Prairie Dog Magazine
4.5
Most of Ask Dr. Ruth is nonstop fun. No one else could look their interviewer in the eye and say this is a stupid question! in such a friendly, lovabl .. Times Of Israel
4.5
Dr. Ruths life story is remarkable and worthy of Oscar bait dramatization. Out



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