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Rudy, 1993

Starring: Sean Astin, Ned Beatty

Directed by: David Anspaugh

Written by: Angelo Pizzo

Language: English, Spanish

Country: USA

Runtime: 114 min

MPAA Rating: PG

Rating:7.4

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Rudy can be described as uplifting, sentimental, and sincere. The plot revolves around college life, going against the odds, and the life of an athlete. The main genres are drama, sports, and period. In approach, Rudy is serious and realistic. It is located in Indiana. It takes place in the 20th century. Rudy is drawn from a biography and originally a true story. The movie has received attention for being an award winner and critically acclaimed. It is well suited for teens. Note that Rudy involves profanity and violent content.

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One of the most heartwarming tales ever committed to film, the true story of Daniel E. "Rudy" Ruettinger (Sean Astin, THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy) is an underdog drama that escapes--for the most part--the pitfalls of sentimentality. Set in 1960s Joliet, Illinois, Rudy lives in a staunchly blue-collar steelworkers' community. Despite his obsession with Notre Dame and college football, Rudy goes to work in the mill alongside his father and brothers directly after his high school graduation. It takes the accidental death of his best friend to inspire Rudy to pursue his dream of playing for Notre Dame. As everyone in his life is quick to point out, Rudy lacks the brains, brawn, and financial means to ever achieve his goal, but he sets out for South Bend just the same, enrolling in a junior college and trying out for the team as a walk-on. Eventually Rudy becomes a member of the practice team, where he displays such a strength of heart and fierceness of will that he touches and inspires all those around him, including the groundskeeper, Fortune (Charles Dutton), the tough-talking coach (Jason Miller), and even his nay saying father (Ned Beatty). Director David Anspaugh, who scored a previous hit with 1986's HOOSIERS, delivers an earnest sports film that concentrates on character and detail, with Sean Astin turning in a remarkably understated, subtle performance.