Netflix and Devon Franklin’s Modern Day Ruth & Boaz Movie

Netflix is about to serve us a love story that feels like Sunday morning and real-life testimony all at once. Ruth & Boaz, streaming September 26, is Devon Franklin and Tyler Perry’s fresh take on the biblical story.

Set in Tennessee, Serayah who puts her own dreams on pause to care for a grieving mother figure, played by the legendary Phylicia Rashad. Talk about sacrifice and love in action. But this season of giving doesn’t leave her empty. It leads her straight to purpose and to Boaz, played by Tyler Lepley. It’s about finding abundance right in the middle of loss, and love exactly when you least expect it.

This isn’t just another streaming flick to add to your queue—it’s the very first film from Franklin and Perry’s new faith-based partnership with Netflix. And it’s clear they’re making space for stories that uplift, heal, and remind us that even in our toughest seasons, grace is working behind the scenes.

I love that Ruth & Boaz isn’t afraid to go deep. It’s serving hope for the heart, healing for the soul, and a reminder that love can be sacred ground. If you’re looking for something to watch that feeds your spirit while it entertains, this is it.

So grab your girls, your tissues, and your popcorn. This one is going to be a whole experience. Because at the end of the day, who doesn’t want to be reminded that sacrifice can bloom into purpose—and that love, real love, is always worth the wait. 

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