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Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber

“Ruth Gruber didn't just report the news...she made it!”

★ 8.0(1)20101h 13m

Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber is streaming on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Director: Robert Richman
Release date: 2010-09-10
Runtime: 1h 13m
Language: English
Status: Released
Studio: Reel Inheritance Films

About Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber

Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber is a 2010 movie in the History and Documentary genres, directed by Robert Richman, starring Ruth Gruber, Louisa Herz Leopold and Dava Sobel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Brooklyn-born Ruth Gruber became the youngest PhD in the world before going on to become an international foreign correspondent and photojournalist at age 24. She defied tradition in an extraordinary career that spanned several decades. The first journalist to enter the Soviet Arctic in 1935, Ruth also traveled to Alaska as a member of the Roosevelt administration in 1942, escorted Holocaust refugees to America in 1944, covered the Nuremberg trials in 1946, and documented the Haganah ship 'Exodus' in 1947. Her relationships with world leaders gave her unique access and insight. This documentary interweaves verite scenes with archival footage.

Cast

Ruth Gruber

Herself

Louisa Herz Leopold

Herself

Dava Sobel

Herself

Harold L. Ickes

Himself

Manya Hartmayer Breuer

Herself

Tom Segev

Himself

Ike Aronowitz

Himself

Mordechai Rossman

Himself

Eli Wallach

Mordechai Rossman (voice)

Therese Plummer

Young Ruth (voice)

Themes & keywords

journalistworld history

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex.

Is Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber on Netflix?+

Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel.

How long is Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber?+

Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

Who stars in Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber?+

Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber stars Ruth Gruber, Louisa Herz Leopold, Dava Sobel, Harold L. Ickes and Manya Hartmayer Breuer.

When did Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber come out?+

Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber is a 2010 movie directed by Robert Richman.

What genre is Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber?+

Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber is History and Documentary film.

Who directed Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber?+

Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber was directed by Robert Richman.