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Rusty's Birthday

7.019491h MovieDrama

A lost dog tries to find his way back to his beloved master in the final film of the Rusty series.

DirectorSeymour Friedman
WriterBrenda Weisberg
ProducerWallace MacDonald

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Rusty's Birthday 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
JLJohn Litel
John Litel
Hugh Mitchell
ADAnn Doran
Ann Doran
Ethel Mitchell
JHJimmy Hunt
Jimmy Hunt
Jeff Neeley
RTRay Teal
Ray Teal
Virgil Neeley
LBLillian Bronson
Lillian Bronson
Carrie Simmons
FDFlame the dog
Flame the dog
Rusty

More from Ted Donaldson · Lead actor

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Rusty Saves a Life
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Phone Call from a Stranger
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1952 · 6.4
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
1944 · 6.0
Mr. Winkle Goes to War
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1944 · 7.1
The Red Stallion
The Red Stallion
1947 · 10.0
Adventures of Rusty
Adventures of Rusty
1945 · 6.3
A Guy, a Gal and a Pal
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1945 · 9.0
My Dog Rusty
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1948 · 8.5
The Making of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
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More from John Litel · Co-star actor

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Maverick
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The Virginian
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1962 · 6.5
Climax!
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More from Seymour Friedman · Director

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1949 · 4.0
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1956 · 6.3
Dead Reckoning
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1946 · 6.9
The Devil's Henchmen
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1949 · 7.5
African Manhunt
African Manhunt
1955 · 7.0
Rusty Saves a Life
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1949 · 7.0
The Crime Doctor's Diary
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The Amazing Mr. Williams
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1939 · 6.0
The Studebaker Story
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1953
Her First Romance
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Rusty's Birthday — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rusty's Birthday?

Rusty's Birthday 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's Birthday on Netflix?

No, Rusty's Birthday is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Rusty's Birthday on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Rusty's Birthday isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Rusty's Birthday for free?

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

Is there a sequel to Rusty's Birthday?

Rusty's Birthday is currently the latest film in the Rusty Collection.

Is there a prequel to Rusty's Birthday?

Yes — Rusty Saves a Life (1949) comes before Rusty's Birthday in the Rusty Collection.

Is Rusty's Birthday part of a trilogy?

No — Rusty's Birthday 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).