Rescued by Ruby
Seen it?2022 | 93 min | Family, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. If you loved Amadeus or Togo, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Chasing his dream to join an elite K-9 unit, a state trooper partners with a fellow underdog: clever but naughty shelter pup Ruby. Based on a true story.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 116K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Katt Shea
- Grant GustinDan
- Scott WolfMatt Zarrella
- Kaylah ZanderMelissa
- Camille SullivanPat Inman
- Tom McBeathSeamus Brady
- Sharon TaylorSam
- Eileen PeddeSergeant Amanda Grinnell
- Jude Culham-KeaysMichael
- Giacomo BaessatoRick McGuinness
- Brad MannTommy Two Towers