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For the Love of Rusty

7.019471h 8mMovieDrama

Danny Mitchell, feeling that he has been misunderstood by his parents, takes his dog, Rusty, and leaves home, camping out near the trailer of veterinary Dr. Francis Xavier Ray. Gas escapes in the trailer during the night, and Rusty rescues the vet before he is overcome.

DirectorJohn Sturges
WriterMalcolm Stuart Boylan

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Cast · Directed by John Sturges

TDTed Donaldson
Ted Donaldson
Danny Mitchell
TPTom Powers
Tom Powers
Hugh Mitchell
ADAnn Doran
Ann Doran
Ethel Mitchell
AMAubrey Mather
Aubrey Mather
Dr. Francis Xavier Fay
STSid Tomack
Sid Tomack
Moe Hatch
GMGeorge Meader
George Meader
J. Cecil Rinehardt

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For the Love of Rusty — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams For the Love of Rusty?

For the Love of Rusty isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is For the Love of Rusty on Netflix?

No, For the Love of Rusty is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is For the Love of Rusty on Amazon Prime Video?

No, For the Love of Rusty isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch For the Love of Rusty for free?

For the Love of Rusty isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for For the Love of Rusty?

For the Love of Rusty hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 19, 1947. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to For the Love of Rusty?

Yes — For the Love of Rusty is followed by The Son of Rusty (1947) in the Rusty Collection.

Is there a prequel to For the Love of Rusty?

Yes — The Return of Rusty (1946) comes before For the Love of Rusty in the Rusty Collection.

Is For the Love of Rusty part of a trilogy?

No — For the Love of Rusty is part of the Rusty Collection, which has 8 films.

How many movies are in the Rusty Collection?

There are 8 films in the Rusty Collection: Adventures of Rusty (1945), The Return of Rusty (1946), For the Love of Rusty (1947), The Son of Rusty (1947), My Dog Rusty (1948), Rusty Leads the Way (1948), Rusty Saves a Life (1949) and Rusty's Birthday (1949).