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Rudy

Play trailer 1:58 Poster for Rudy PG Released Sep 18, 1993 1h 53m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Rudy Ruettiger (Sean Astin) wants to play football at the University of Notre Dame, but has neither the money for tuition nor the grades to qualify for a scholarship. Rudy redoubles his efforts to get out of the steel mill where his father works when his best friend (Christopher Reed) dies in an accident there. Overcoming his dyslexia thanks to his friend and tutor, D-Bob (Jon Favreau), Rudy gains admission to Notre Dame and begins to fight his way onto the school's fabled football team.
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Though undeniably sentimental and predictable, Rudy succeeds with an uplifting spirit and determination.

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Johanna Steinmetz Chicago Tribune Anspaugh, whose Hoosiers showed he knows from feel-good movies, directs this story as if he were conducting Bolero, carefully building climax upon climax as the story spirals to an underdog triumph every bit as tearful as that of Rocky. Rated: 3/4 Aug 23, 2016 Full Review Jeff Shannon Seattle Times The film is so effective because Rudy is never seen as mock-heroic, and he's never lifted toward unrealistic achievement. He simply does the very best he can. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 23, 2016 Full Review Kenneth Turan Los Angeles Times Underneath its rah-rah spirit, the PG-rated Rudy is straightforward enough to raise, albeit unintentionally, some troubling questions. Aug 23, 2016 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Rudy is all heart, which provides a greater contrast in the face of continuing pitfalls, as well as a decent protagonist for this uplifting, encouraging tale. Rated: 7/10 Feb 6, 2025 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film A great example of how "Hollywooding" something up a little can turn a fantastic true story into something that can affect the viewer even more than just the truth. These are the kinds of films that can only be done in America. Rated: A+ Aug 15, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy A likable if rather bland underdog tale, with director David Anspaugh and screenwriter Angelo Pizzo (who both scored with 1986’s meatier Hoosiers) dutifully checking off the boxes inherent in such Americana fare. Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 19, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Christian F Rudy is a heartfelt movie about a guy who dreams to play at Norte dame and gets his dream and even tackles the qb for gerogia tech he has a lot of ups and downs but it works out for him Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/30/25 Full Review Matt O “The Ultimate Underdog Story” – 5/5 Rudy is everything you want in an inspiring sports movie. It’s the kind of film that makes you believe no matter how many obstacles you face, if you work hard enough and never give up, anything is possible. Sean Astin brings so much heart to the role, and the story is simple but powerful. It’s not about fancy plays or big wins, it’s about grit, determination, and pure passion for the game. The way the movie builds up to that final moment? Goosebumps every time. Sure, it’s a little predictable, but that’s part of the charm. Sometimes you just want a movie that reminds you why you love sports and why dreams matter. Rudy nails that perfectly. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/22/25 Full Review Aron M This movie makes you feel like you’re not doing enough in life. Imma sign up for astronaut school tomorrow. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/11/25 Full Review Conrad C While the movie has plenty of heart, it's hard to feel the story was a complete triumph. Still, it's hard not to cheer for the underdog, and in this case the movie itself as it tells a true story that is much truer to life than most. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/25 Full Review Ken H A young man who WON by SPIRIT with all odds against him..He inspired millions who watched this movie of his REAL LIFE. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/06/24 Full Review Stephen H The best sports movie of all-time. Go Irish! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Rudy Ruettiger (Sean Astin) wants to play football at the University of Notre Dame, but has neither the money for tuition nor the grades to qualify for a scholarship. Rudy redoubles his efforts to get out of the steel mill where his father works when his best friend (Christopher Reed) dies in an accident there. Overcoming his dyslexia thanks to his friend and tutor, D-Bob (Jon Favreau), Rudy gains admission to Notre Dame and begins to fight his way onto the school's fabled football team.
Director
David Anspaugh
Producer
Robert N. Fried, Cary Woods
Screenwriter
Angelo Pizzo
Distributor
Columbia Tristar, TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
TriStar Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 18, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$20.7M
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
Surround
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