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Rusty Saves a Life

7.019491h 8mMovieDrama

Rusty, portrayed by a very busy canine thespian named Flame, does exactly what the film's title says he does. But before this prophecy can be fulfilled, the story spends a great deal of time with young Danny Mitchell (Ted Donaldson), who…

DirectorSeymour Friedman
WriterBrenda Weisberg
ProducerWallace MacDonald

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Rusty Saves a Life isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Seymour Friedman

TDTed Donaldson
Ted Donaldson
Danny Mitchell
GHGloria Henry
Gloria Henry
Lyddy Hazard
SD
Stephen Dunne
Fred Gibson
JLJohn Litel
John Litel
Hugh Mitchell
ADAnn Doran
Ann Doran
Ethel Mitchell
THThurston Hall
Thurston Hall
Counsellor Frank A. Gibson
ECEllen Corby
Ellen Corby
Miss Simmons
DHDwayne Hickman
Dwayne Hickman
Nip Worden
RR
Rudy Robles
Gono Sandoval
FDFlame the dog
Flame the dog
Rusty

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Once Upon a Time
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My Dog Rusty
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1948 · 8.5
The Green Promise
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1949 · 6.4
Adventures of Rusty
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The Red Stallion
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1947 · 10.0
Mr. Winkle Goes to War
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The Return of Rusty
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Rusty Saves a Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rusty Saves a Life?

Rusty Saves a Life isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Rusty Saves a Life on Netflix?

No, Rusty Saves a Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Rusty Saves a Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Rusty Saves a Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Rusty Saves a Life for free?

Rusty Saves a Life isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Rusty Saves a Life?

Yes — Rusty Saves a Life is followed by Rusty's Birthday (1949) in the Rusty Collection.

Is there a prequel to Rusty Saves a Life?

Yes — Rusty Leads the Way (1948) comes before Rusty Saves a Life in the Rusty Collection.

Is Rusty Saves a Life part of a trilogy?

No — Rusty Saves a Life 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).