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Rudy

  • 1993
  • PG
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
68K
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Rudy (1993)
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Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to overcome the odds and fulfill his dream of playing for Notre Dame.Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to overcome the odds and fulfill his dream of playing for Notre Dame.Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to overcome the odds and fulfill his dream of playing for Notre Dame.

  • Director
    • David Anspaugh
  • Writer
    • Angelo Pizzo
  • Stars
    • Sean Astin
    • Jon Favreau
    • Ned Beatty
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    68K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,857
    47
    • Director
      • David Anspaugh
    • Writer
      • Angelo Pizzo
    • Stars
      • Sean Astin
      • Jon Favreau
      • Ned Beatty
    • 209User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

    Videos6

    Rudy
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    Rudy: Take A Knee
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    Photos55

    Ned Beatty, Michael Ochs, and Robert Prosky in Rudy (1993)
    Jon Favreau in Rudy (1993)
    Sean Astin in Rudy (1993)
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    Sean Astin and Jon Favreau in Rudy (1993)
    Sean Astin in Rudy (1993)
    Sean Astin in Rudy (1993)
    Ned Beatty in Rudy (1993)
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    Sean Astin and Robert Prosky in Rudy (1993)

    Top cast

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    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Daniel E. 'Rudy' Ruettiger
    Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau
    • D-Bob
    Ned Beatty
    Ned Beatty
    • Daniel Ruettiger
    Greta Lind
    Greta Lind
    • Mary
    Scott Benjaminson
    • Frank Ruettiger
    Mary Ann Thebus
    • Betty
    Charles S. Dutton
    Charles S. Dutton
    • Fortune
    Lili Taylor
    Lili Taylor
    • Sherry
    Christopher Reed
    Christopher Reed
    • Pete
    Deborah Wittenberg
    Deborah Wittenberg
    • Young Sherry
    Christopher Erwin
    • 7-Year-Old Mark
    Kevin Duda
    • 9-Year-Old Bernie
    Robert Benirschke
    • 11-Year-Old Mark
    Luke Massery
    • 13-Year-Old Rudy
    Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.
    Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.
    • 13-Year-Old Pete
    Jake Armstrong
    • 13-Year-Old Bernie
    John Duda
    • 15-Year-Old Frank
    Joseph Sikora
    Joseph Sikora
    • 17-Year-Old Johnny
    • Director
      • David Anspaugh
    • Writer
      • Angelo Pizzo
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Daniel 'Rudy' Ruettiger: In the final six minutes of the film, the real-life Rudy as a Notre Dame fan sitting in the football stands. While the crowd is shouting "Rudy, Rudy," the camera points to the crowd then cuts to a close-up of Rudy's "father" and "brother." Daniel 'Rudy' Ruettiger can be seen to the left of his "father" (Ned Beatty). Rudy is wearing a plaid driving cap and a dark coat with a white fur collar. Later during the cheering, his father turns and playfully bats at the real Rudy.
    • Goofs
      Coach Dan Devine actually insisted that Rudy play in the final game.
    • Quotes

      Pete: Well, you know what my dad always said, Having dreams is what makes life tolerable.

    • Crazy credits
      This is one of the few films in which the infamous "Alan Smithee" is given directorial credit for ONLY the commercial TV version. If viewed on VHS, DVD, pay cable etc... David Anspaugh is given his proper credit as director in the opening credits. However the editing for extra commercials on the free TV version is done so heavily -which alters the context- that Mr Smithee is the "director" when this film is shown there.
    • Alternate versions
      Severely cut TV version was disowned by director David Anspaugh. The credited director on this version is "Alan Smithee".
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Rudy/A Life in the Theatre/Gettysburg/Farewell, My Concubine/Mr. Jones (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Notre Dame Victory March
      Written by John F. Shea and Michael J. Shea (as Rev. Michael J. Shea)

      Performed by The Notre Dame Glee Club (as University of Notre Dame Glee Club)

      Courtesy of University of Notre Dame

    User reviews209

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    8/10
    Today's spoiled athletes should take notes
    One of my favorite football movies of all time, this film follows in the long tradition of great sports movies which can uplift the spirit through means other than winning the big game and getting the girl or some other typical Hollywood convention. The music, cinematography and acting was excellent in this film, especially considering the terrible film choices Sean Astin had before embarking on this movie. While this was really an homage to Notre Dame football, a person could really look at Rudy and see a little of themselves inside the relatively small man. Charles Dutton had one of the greatest speeches in the history of sports cinema, and he should have gained more notoriety for his performance in this film.
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    • Agent10
    • Jun 8, 2002

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 22, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Руді
    • Filming locations
      • University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA
    • Production company
      • TriStar Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $22,881,563
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $881,191
      • Oct 17, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $22,881,563
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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