Rudy (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Rudy is a 1993 biographical drama directed by David Anspaugh, starring Sean Astin, Ned Beatty and Lili Taylor. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $22.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- David Anspaugh
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rudy About?
The premise of Rudy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by an unwavering dream, Rudy Señek, despite his small stature and physical limitations, relentlessly pursues a spot on a college football team. Facing constant skepticism and numerous obstacles, he perseveres through rigorous training and determination to prove that heart and dedication can overcome any disadvantage. His journey inspires those around him and demonstrates the power of believing in oneself.
Rudy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- motivation
- american football player
- montage
- applause
- 1970s
- encouragement
- underdog
- sports team
- aspiration
- ambition
- american football
- based on true story
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- title spoken by character
- character name in title
- dyslexia
- steel mill
- american football practice
- university student
- chanting someone's name
- death of best friend
- football stadium
- football tryout
- church
- priest
- breakup
- sadness
- weeping man
- frustration
- 1960s
- disappointment
- discouragement
- college student
- groundskeeper
- college football
- notre dame fighting irish
- football movie
- brother brother relationship
- learning disability
- best friend
- working class
- notre dame university
- one word title
- father son relationship
- family relationships
- death of friend
- bare chested male
- steelworker
- catholic church
- catholic school
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
Rudy Cast
Sean Astin leads the cast, with Ned Beatty and Lili Taylor. Directed by David Anspaugh; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Anspaugh
Also Starring in Rudy
· 5 moreMore from David Anspaugh
More films directed by David Anspaugh, best-rated first: Hoosiers, The Game of Their Lives, Little Red Wagon and Two Against Time.
Rudy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rudy 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 74% User score
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Rudy Plot Summary
What happens in Rudy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Daniel Eugene “Rudy” Ruettiger, portrayed by Sean Astin, grows up in Joliet, Illinois with a deep-seated dream of playing college football at the prestigious University of Notre Dame. Despite finding some success on his high school team, Joliet Catholic, Rudy faces significant obstacles, including poor grades, financial constraints, and a lack of the physical prowess typically required for a major intercollegiate football program.
Full summary
The whole story of Rudy, scene by scene
Rudy Box Office
Rudy grossed $22.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$22.9M
- US & Canada
- $22.9M
Rudy Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Modern Trailer
- Featurette Sean Astin: RUDY is the Epitome of the American Dream
How Well Do You Know Rudy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Rudy's full name?
Cars in Rudy
17 cars on screen, including the 1965 Buick Skylark and the 1980 Chevrolet B-60.
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1965 Buick Skylark Minor role -
1980 Chevrolet B-60 Minor role -
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GMC PD 4108 Minor role
Rudy Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Bourák” and “Touchdown - Sein Ziel ist der Sieg”.
- Also known as
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- Bourák
- Touchdown - Sein Ziel ist der Sieg
- Rudy, repte a la glòria
- Rudy. Reto a la gloria
- Mindent a győzelemért!
- Rudy - il successo di un sogno
- Es gibt keine Grenzen
- Touchdown
- ルディ／涙のウイニング・ラン
- 追梦赤子心
- Rudy, reto a la gloria
- 루디 이야기
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- 豪情好傢伙
- Руди
- รูดี้ สู้สุดใจ ไขว่คว้าฝัน
- Руді
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Movies Like Rudy
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including American Underdog, Jerry Maguire and Pride.
Rudy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Rudy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rudy?
Rudy runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Rudy released?
Rudy was released on October 22, 1993.
Who directed Rudy?
Rudy was directed by David Anspaugh.
More films by David Anspaugh Who is in the cast of Rudy?
Rudy stars Sean Astin, Ned Beatty and Lili Taylor, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Rudy make at the box office?
Rudy grossed $22.9 million worldwide.
How is Rudy rated?
Rudy has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Does Rudy have a post-credit scene?
No. Rudy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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