Grown Up Movie Star

Nan
1h 35m
2009
5.138 /10 (16)

Overview

The story of Ruby, 13, determined to grow up fast after her mother runs away to become a movie star, leaving Ruby with her hopelessly rural father.

Country : Canada
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 2009-10-20

Top Billed Cast

Shawn Doyle

Ray

Tatiana Maslany

Ruby

Julia Kennedy

Rose

Mark O'Brien

Will

Steve Cochrane

James

Maggie Meyer

Laura

Mary Lewis

Dara

Sherry White

Lillian

Andy Jones

Bill

Jonny Harris

Stuart

Melanie Caines

Female Cop

Kevin Lewis

Judge

David Feehan

Drunk Boy

Deidre Gillard-Rowlings

Julie

James Hawksley

Boy

Scott Yetman

Boy

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