Rudy (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1993, Rudy is a drama and history film directed by David Anspaugh, running about 114 minutes. “It's not the size of the dog in the fight, It's the size of the fight in the dog.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Rudy stars Kevin Duda as 9-Year-Old Bernie, Greta Lind as Mary, Ned Beatty as Daniel Ruettiger and Charles S. Dutton as Fortune, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Rudy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $22.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rudy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rudy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rudy (1993)?
- In US, Rudy is available to stream on Netflix and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rudy worth watching?
- Rudy holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rudy?
- Rudy stars Kevin Duda, Greta Lind, Ned Beatty, Charles S. Dutton and Lili Taylor.
- When was Rudy released?
- Rudy was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.