Rudy(1993)
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, It's the size of the fight in the dog.
Rudy Synopsis
Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.
Rudy (1993) is a drama and history film directed by David Anspaugh, released on September 17, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, Ned Beatty and Lili Taylor. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 784 ratings.
- Director:
- David Anspaugh
- Writers:
- Angelo Pizzo
- Producers:
- Robert N. Fried, Cary Woods
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Wood
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- TriStar Pictures
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $22,800,000
- Status:
- Released
Rudy (1993) Trailer
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Rudy Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Rudy.
Modern Trailer
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Rudy (1993) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Sean Astin: RUDY is the Epitome of the American Dream
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Rudy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sean Astin
as Daniel E. 'Rudy' Ruettiger
Jon Favreau
as D-Bob
Ned Beatty
as Daniel Ruettiger
Lili Taylor
as Sherry
Charles S. Dutton
as Fortune
Vince Vaughn
as Jamie O'Hara
- Greta Lind
Greta Lind
as Mary
- Christopher Reed
Christopher Reed
as Pete
- Deborah Wittenberg
Deborah Wittenberg
as Young Sherry
- Kevin Duda
Kevin Duda
as 9-Year-Old Bernie
Amy Pietz
as Melinda
Scott Benjaminson
as Frank Ruettiger
Key crew
Directed by David Anspaugh, written by Angelo Pizzo, produced by Robert N. Fried and Cary Woods.
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Rudy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 784 ratings.
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Rudy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rudy online?
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Rudy (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Rudy?
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The main cast of Rudy (1993) includes Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, Ned Beatty, Lili Taylor and Charles S. Dutton. The film was directed by David Anspaugh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rudy released?
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Rudy was released on September 17, 1993 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Rudy worth watching?
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Rudy (1993) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 784 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rudy?
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Yes. The official Rudy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.