Movie

Rudy

“It's not the size of the dog in the fight, It's the size of the fight in the dog.”

★ 7.3(759)19931h 54m

Rudy is streaming on Netflix and Starz Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch Rudy

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: David Anspaugh
Release date: 1993-09-17
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: English
Box office: $22,800,000
Budget: $12,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: TriStar Pictures

Rudy — trailer

About Rudy

Rudy is a 1993 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by David Anspaugh, starring Sean Astin, Jon Favreau and Ned Beatty. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 759 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Rudy in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Sean Astin

Daniel E. 'Rudy' Ruettiger

Jon Favreau

D-Bob

Ned Beatty

Daniel Ruettiger

Lili Taylor

Sherry

Charles S. Dutton

Fortune

Vince Vaughn

Jamie O'Hara

Greta Lind

Mary

Christopher Reed

Pete

Deborah Wittenberg

Young Sherry

Kevin Duda

9-Year-Old Bernie

Amy Pietz

Melinda

Scott Benjaminson

Frank Ruettiger

Themes & keywords

underdogsportsamerican footballbiographybased on true storyfamily relationshipsaspiration

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rudy in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Rudy on Netflix and Starz Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Rudy on Netflix?+

Yes — Rudy is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.

How long is Rudy?+

Rudy has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in Rudy?+

Rudy stars Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, Ned Beatty, Lili Taylor and Charles S. Dutton.

When did Rudy come out?+

Rudy is a 1993 movie directed by David Anspaugh.

What genre is Rudy?+

Rudy is Drama and History film.

Who directed Rudy?+

Rudy was directed by David Anspaugh.