Movie

The Story of Ruth

“All The Spectacle Of Heathen Idolatry, Human Sacrifice, Pagan Revels - All The Beauty Of One Of The Bible's Timeless Love Stories!”

★ 7.4(57)19602h 12m

Drama History

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The Story of Ruth is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Sky Store in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Henry Koster
Release date: 1960-06-17
Runtime: 2h 12m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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About The Story of Ruth

The Story of Ruth is a 1960 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Henry Koster, starring Elana Eden, Stuart Whitman and Tom Tryon. It has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 57 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Story of Ruth in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ruth is one of two Moabite women who marry the sons of Elimelech and Naomi. When Elimelech and sons Mahlon and Chillion die, leaving Naomi a widow with two widowed daughters-in-law, Naomi decides to return to Israel. One daughter-in-law, Orpah, bids her goodbye. Daughter-in-law Ruth however says she will not desert her.

Cast

Elana Eden

Ruth

Stuart Whitman

Boaz

Tom Tryon

Mahlon

Peggy Wood

Naomi

Viveca Lindfors

Eleilat

Jeff Morrow

Tob

Thayer David

Hedak

Les Tremayne

Elimelech

Eduard Franz

Jehoam

Leo Fuchs

Sochin

Lily Valenty

Kera

John Gabriel

Chilion

Themes & keywords

christianitybiblepriestessold testament

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Story of Ruth in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, The Story of Ruth is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Sky Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Story of Ruth on Netflix?+

The Story of Ruth is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Story of Ruth?+

The Story of Ruth has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

Who stars in The Story of Ruth?+

The Story of Ruth stars Elana Eden, Stuart Whitman, Tom Tryon, Peggy Wood and Viveca Lindfors.

When did The Story of Ruth come out?+

The Story of Ruth is a 1960 movie directed by Henry Koster.

What genre is The Story of Ruth?+

The Story of Ruth is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Story of Ruth?+

The Story of Ruth was directed by Henry Koster.