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Rudy

Seen it?

1993 | 114 min | Drama, History

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $23 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 422K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Anspaugh

  • Sean AstinDaniel E. 'Rudy' Ruettiger
  • Jon FavreauD-Bob
  • Ned BeattyDaniel Ruettiger
  • Lili TaylorSherry
  • Charles S. DuttonFortune
  • Vince VaughnJamie O'Hara
  • Greta LindMary
  • Christopher ReedPete
  • Deborah WittenbergYoung Sherry
  • Kevin Duda9-Year-Old Bernie