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Ruby Sparks

Movie·2012·Comedy, Romance, Fantasy·1h 44m·7.1 (1,780)·Directed by Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris

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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.

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Paul DanoPaul DanoCalvinZoe KazanZoe KazanRubyChris MessinaChris MessinaHarryAnnette BeningAnnette BeningGertrudeAntonio BanderasAntonio BanderasMortAlia ShawkatAlia ShawkatMabelDeborah Ann WollDeborah Ann WollLilaSteve CooganSteve CooganLangdon Tharp

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