RUBY’S CHOICE
Drama, Comedy
Directed by
Michael Budd(Enter Sanctum, 2025) (Life of the Party, 2018) (Love of My Life, 2013)
Written by
Paul Mahoney(Life of the Party, 2018) (Mainland Tonight, 2019)
Ellen Shanley (Broken Kingdom, 2012) (Rock Island Mysteries, 2023 - 2024) (Troppo, 2024)
Starring
Jane Seymour (Somewhere in Time, 1980) (Live and Let Die, 1973) (Wedding Crashers, 2005)
Jacqueline McKenzie(Deep Blue Sea, 1999) (Romper Stomper, 1992) (All Her Fault, 2025)
Stephen Hunter(The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, 2012) (Thor: Love and Thunder, 2022)
Sam Rechner(The Fabelmans, 2022) (Scream 7, 2026) (Heartbreak High, 2024)
Coco Jack Gillies(Mad Max: Fury Road, 2015) (The Twelve, 2022) (Oddball, 2015)
Logline
Golden Globe Winner Jane Seymour stars in Ruby’s Choice, a deeply moving film about family, tough decisions and finding compassion.
Completed
2022
Runtime
117min
Country of Origin
Australia
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Production Company
Amazing People Pictures, Rubys Choice Film PTY
Synopsis
Starring two-time Golden Globe Winner Jane Seymour OBE, Ruby’s Choice is a poignant tale that follows three generations of strong women. Bonded by shared moments of wisdom and joy, secrets from the past are revealed. As Ruby’s illness threatens to push them apart, the family must make a big decision.
Ruby’s Choice will resonate with audiences touched by dementia, while offering hope and inspiration to live life to the fullest. Ruby's Choice is supporting dementia care with a portion of its profits.
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Festivals and Awards
Santa Barbara International Film Fest 2022 (Nominee for Best International Feature & Best Feature Film Award)
Film Critics Circle of Australia (Nominated Best Actor, Supporting Role)
Santa Barbara IFF (Nominated — Best Film)
Australian Screen Industry Network Awards (2nd place - Most Valued Crew Member, Best Writer/Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director ), (Won - Best Director, Best Actress, Best Feature Film)
Official Selection Cinefest Oz (Western Australia)
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Reviews
“The star power of Jane Seymour can still light up the screen with her glamour, intelligence, sass and sense of fun."
Canberra Times | Read full review
"This Australian drama offers a heartfelt insight into the experiences of people living with dementia and the families who love and support them. The growing connection between teenage Tash and her grandmother Ruby, and the realistic depiction of their family’s struggles and strengths, give Ruby’s Choice some real emotional weight."
Raising Children | Read full review
“Jane Seymour’s abiding interest in dementia led to her landing the lead role in Ruby’s Choice, producer/director Michael Budd’s drama with comic overtones, which starts shooting in Brisbane later this month."
IF.com.au | Read full review
