Rudy (1993)
An undersized athlete with immense heart pursues an improbable dream of playing football for Notre Dame.
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 intense is Rudy?
Rudy has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. Rated PG.
What Rudy feels like
- Tone
- feel goodheartwarmingearnestuplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightFull attentionComfort watch
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Rudy
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Rudy for you?
Is Rudy scary?
No. Rudy is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Rudy gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Rudy sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Rudy OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Rudy?
Rudy runs 1h 54m.
Where can I stream Rudy?
Rudy is streaming on The Roku Channel.
Does Rudy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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