THE BOOK OF RUTH: JOURNEY OF FAITH
An uplifting Bible story best shared at home.
Should You Watch It?
You will find a strong, uplifting story here. The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith brings the biblical account of faith, loyalty, grief, and redemption directly to DVD. Ruth’s determination to care for Naomi gives the story its heart, while the lesson of trusting God through disaster is worthwhile.
The movie’s modest budget is easy to see. Its sets, costumes, makeup, and acting do not reach Hollywood standards, and some performances feel like church-stage work. That limits the entertainment quality, even though the message is far better than much of what Hollywood spends many millions making.
So, if your family wants a clean Bible story and a conversation starter, wait for home and watch it together.
The Story
NO SPOILERS — WE KEEP THE SURPRISESDuring a famine, Elimelech moves from Israel to Moab with Naomi and their two sons. After tragedy leaves Naomi and her daughters-in-law Ruth and Orpa widowed, Naomi decides to return to Israel.
Ruth chooses to go with Naomi, even though doing so leaves her little hope of remarrying. In Israel, Ruth gleans in the fields of Boaz, a relative whose kindness begins a story of loyalty and redemption.
Is It Any Good?
Two stars means the story is worthwhile, but the filmmaking is limited. The movie tells a wonderful biblical story and offers an enjoyable way to begin conversations about Scripture.
The production looks more like a church drama than a Hollywood movie. The sets, costumes, makeup, and acting are not up to the standards of The Passion of the Christ. Poor, hungry Israeli women look too polished, the costumes appear made from modern fabrics with sewing machines, and some performances feel like local church-stage acting.
The message remains the film’s greatest strength.
The Worldview
The film presents a clear Biblical, Christian worldview. It centers on trusting God through grief and disaster, while exalting faith, loyalty, care for family, and redemption. Ruth’s decision to remain with Naomi shows tremendous loyalty and a willingness to sacrifice her own prospects to care for someone else.
The story also presents Boaz as Ruth’s kinsman redeemer. Through this biblical account, the film points viewers toward the goodness of faithfulness and the hope found after suffering.
Ruth’s promise expresses the story’s deepest commitment: “Where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God” (Ruth 1:16).
The Content Guide
The specifics — spoilers included by nature — so you can judge for your own family.
Content Summary
Clear Biblical, Christian worldview; no foul language; no violence; no sex scenes; no nudity; drinking of wine; no smoking or drugs; and, nothing else objectionable
Talk About It
Questions for the drive home, the dinner table, or the youth group.
Ruth chooses to stay with Naomi when leaving would be easier. What does loyal love look like in your family?
Ruth 1:16–17 · Philippians 2:3–4The story moves through famine, grief, and disaster. How can trusting God shape the way we face suffering?
Psalm 34:18 · Romans 8:28Boaz acts as Ruth’s kinsman redeemer. What does redemption mean, and where do we see God’s redeeming work most clearly?
Ruth 4:13–17 · Ephesians 1:7How could this movie help you begin a conversation about the Bible with someone who is unfamiliar with Ruth?
Deuteronomy 6:6–7 · 2 Timothy 3:15–17The Final Word
This is a clean, uplifting Bible story with a message of faith, loyalty, and redemption. Its church-drama production keeps it from being a theatrical-quality experience, but it may serve your family well as a home viewing and Bible conversation starter. Our answer is WAIT FOR HOME.
