• Drama
• Music
• Romance

Ruth & Boaz 2025

Produced by Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin as the first film in their faith-based partnership with Netflix, Ruth & Boaz is a modern, R&B-infused romantic drama retelling the Biblical Book of Ruth. Directed by Alanna Brown, the story follows Ruth Moably (Serayah), a talented Atlanta hip-hop artist who leaves her promising music career and troubled past behind after a personal tragedy. She moves to rural Tennessee to care for her late boyfriend's grieving mother, Naomi (Phylicia Rashad), a woman who becomes the surrogate mother Ruth never had. While seeking a fresh start, Ruth takes a job at a vineyard owned by the handsome and dedicated Bo "Boaz" Astra (Tyler Lepley). An undeniable attraction blossoms between them, but Ruth's hidden secrets and past wounds soon resurface, threatening to derail her new life. The film explores themes of faith, resilience, redemption, and the importance of both romantic love (Ruth and Boaz) and familial love (Ruth and Naomi). The film opened to a largely positive audience reception, becoming a massive hit for the streamer. Within days of its release, it was trending as the most-watched film on Netflix worldwide. Critical reception, however, was mixed. While many critics praised the film's tender heart, the genuine chemistry between Serayah and Tyler Lepley, and its ability to modernize the classic story effectively, others noted that the script occasionally suffered from the tropes typical of faith-based cinema. It is widely regarded as a successful, heartfelt, and bold entry in the romantic drama genre, particularly appealing to audiences looking for inspirational themes. Ruth & Boaz was produced as a direct-to-streaming title. It was released exclusively on Netflix globally on September 26, 2025. As such, it has no traditional box office figures but has been a major commercial success for the platform, driving high viewership numbers internationally. Read More

• 2025
• 1 h : 33 min
• 511 views
• 6.245
• PG13