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Rescued by Ruby

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Rescued by Ruby

2022

1h 30m

Drama

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State trooper Dan (Grant Gustin) dreams of joining the K-9 Search & Rescue team, but no one will give him the chance. Shelter dog Ruby dreams of having a home, but is running out of hope. When fate brings Dan and Ruby together, it's their unshakable bond that helps them face their toughest challenge yet. Based on a true story.

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William Bibbiani

TheWrap

Bright colors, wide angles, and plenty of Doggy Vision sequences never let us forget for one minute that theres nothing scary about this world, even though we know for a fact that there are quite a few murderers in it.

Mar 17, 2022

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Archi Sengupta

LeisureByte.com

Rescued by Ruby delivers what it promises. It’s sweet and hopeful and will put a smile on your face.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 19, 2024

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a generic and mostly underwhelming endeavor...

Rated: 2/4

Jul 19, 2024

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Ruth Maramis

FlixChatter Film Blog

A charming, heartwarming movie about two underdogs, featuring the effortlessly likable Grant Gustin who deserves more leading roles.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 2, 2023

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Aaron Phillips

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Rescued by Ruby is a great dog film that the whole family can sit down and enjoy together. Grant Gustin is beyond charming, and you can’t help but want to root for him and Ruby to succeed.

Rated: 7.5/10

Jan 4, 2023

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

If you're a dog lover, Rescued by Ruby should be on your watch list. It's a Hallmark-esque movie so make sure to have a Kleenex box nearby.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 25, 2022

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Psycho M

They stretched the truth to turn one of the worst people I have ever known into a hero. Just for holding onto a dog leash. I hope everyone involved in the making of this movie has a horrible rest of their lives.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/17/25

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Alexandru G

The story it was based of is nice, but god the acting and the way the story unveils is cringe and unrealistic. I had facepalm moments through the movie thinking how idiotic must someone be to do such things, and how everything seems like it’s blatantly engineered to fit the underlying story. An awesome story wasted.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/11/25

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Audience Member

Such a heartfelt and beautiful story. The actors were amazing, both human and dog actors. If you love dogs and a good, happy story, this is the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/25/25

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Cristian s

Hermosa, entretenimiento sano para toda la familia. Buena historia, no me esperaba que estuviera tan bien. Ideal para pasar un buen rato.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/24/25

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Audience Member

Fantastic movie for everyone, especially animal lovers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/21/25

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Audience Member

Rescued by Ruby tells the uplifting true story of a state trooper and his unlikely bond with a shelter dog, Ruby, as they both strive to overcome their challenges. Starring Grant Gustin, the film captures the emotional journey of both human and animal, with a focus on perseverance, loyalty, and second chances. While it follows a predictable formula, its sincerity, warm performances, and feel-good moments make it an enjoyable and inspiring watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/28/25

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Synopsis

State trooper Dan (Grant Gustin) dreams of joining the K-9 Search & Rescue team, but no one will give him the chance. Shelter dog Ruby dreams of having a home, but is running out of hope. When fate brings Dan and Ruby together, it's their unshakable bond that helps them face their toughest challenge yet. Based on a true story.

Director: Katt Shea
Producer: Dan Angel, Jane Charles, Brian Gott
Screenwriter: Karen Janszen
Production Co: Fezziwig Studios
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 17, 2022
Runtime: 1h 30m

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