This is one of the most boring movies i've ever seen. I don't even like Notre Dame
Rudy
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Common Sense says
Inspiring sports film about a real life underdog.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Rudy was written by Scott G. Mignola
Parents need to know that some scenes of bitter disappointment and brutality on the football field might be inappropriate for younger or more sensitive kids. The movie extols the virtues of perserverance and hard work.
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What’s the Story?
Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger (Sean Astin) doesn't want to follow his father and brother to the local steel mill when he graduates. He wants what he's wanted since he was a little boy, to play football for Notre Dame. Nothing -- not weak grades, not his small size or lack of athletic ability, not even his relatives' and teachers' conviction that he'll never make it -- is going to deter him. The path to realizing his dream is littered with seemingly endless obstacles and naysayers. But a kindly priest at Notre Dame gets him into a neighboring junior college, a Notre Dame student named D-Bob helps him improve his grades, and a hard-edged groundskeeper (Charles Dutton) gives him a job (and a bed) in the football stadium. With their help, and his own uncrushable will, Rudy gets closer to achieving his dream.
Is It Any Good?
RUDY's endless climaxes and disappointments, subtle humor, strong characters, and excellent pacing keep it focused and engaging. It's a movie about perseverance and grueling hard work. Rudy is an unimpressive daydreamer, a working-class kid for whom education is a stumbling block, a hurdle that must be cleared in order to realize his dream to play football for Notre Dame.
For all of Rudy's rage and frustration and doubt, he has no sticky self-pity, and Jon Favreau adds the necessary humorous touch as the friend who tutors Rudy in exchange for assistance with meeting girls. The strong supporting cast also includes Ned Beatty as Rudy's emotionally distant, but proud father. There's much for kids to gain from this movie, not just in Rudy's unyielding determination, but in the personal sacrifices his teammates are willing to make for him. More than the wildest science fiction or fantasy story, Rudy will make you believe that anything is possible.
Movie Details
Studio: Columbia Tristar, Director: David Anspaugh
Run time: 112 minutes
Theatrical release: 10/13/1993
MPAA Rating: PG for mild language.
Run time: 112 minutes
Theatrical release: 10/13/1993
MPAA Rating: PG for mild language.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- Good role models
so boring
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
so boring
This is one of the most boring movies i've ever seen. I don't even like Notre Dame
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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- Inappropriate language
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Beware of Language
Yes, this movie has a tremendously positive theme. I loved this movie. However, I agree with previous reviewers concerned about the language involved. While the use of profane language might be perfectly appropriate for the college age characters in the film, it is not appropriate for my pre-teen children. I'll save this one for when my kids are a little older.
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
Great Movie but plenty of profanity as well
I was surprised that Common Sense had this rated for 9 year olds. It's a great movie, but unfortunately, like so many movies, it is unnecessarily filled with a surprising number of basic profanities by multiple characters in casual conversation throughout. Though it didn't have the F-bomb, it had an ample amount of "Bullsh _ _, GDs, etc." I've never met anyone who approves of talking to 9 year olds like this so the review shouldn't support such exposure either in my opinion. I made the mistake of trusting that the Commons Sense review with the "Grey" box for language (with no comments included) meant that there were no profanities worth mentioning...unfortunately, I learned later that my son and his friend got an ear full.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
For any person who wants/wanted to be a star
I have watched this movie at least a dozen times and every time it keeps me enthralled to the very end. I know how the movie is going to end, but Sean Astin so vividly protrays Rudy you not only see his disappointments, you feel them. While he might be better known for the "Lord of the Rings", Astin absolutely shines in this movie. The supporting cast take to their parts like few movies I have seen. This is an absolute not miss for anyone. You don't have to be a sports fan as the sports aspect is secondary to Rudy's quest to be a part of the team. The movie will make you feel part of Rudy's life and celebrate his success.
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
I winced
I agree with all the descriptions of this being a movie of self reliance, making your dreams happen, and on and on, but it gets a big goose egg from me for being rated PG... In no uncertain terms, based on language used, the movie should have been rated PG-13. I would love for my 8 and 9 year olds to watch this movie, but there is no way I will let them, factoring in the unnecessary foul language.
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