 In the Netherlands, "Ask Dr. Ruth" was released on 16 August 2019 by Cherry, and grossed $16,600.In New Zealand, "Ask Dr. Ruth" was released on 16 August 2019 by Rialto, and grossed $1,100.On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 94% based on 70 reviews, with an average rating of 7.48/10.