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Rudy

7.419931h 54mPGMovieDramaHistory

Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only…

DirectorDavid Anspaugh
WriterAngelo Pizzo
ProducersRobert N. Fried·Cary Woods

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NetflixNetflix
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Anspaugh

SASean Astin
Sean Astin
Daniel E. 'Rudy' Ruettiger
JFJon Favreau
Jon Favreau
D-Bob
NBNed Beatty
Ned Beatty
Daniel Ruettiger
LTLili Taylor
Lili Taylor
Sherry
CDCharles S. Dutton
Charles S. Dutton
Fortune
VVVince Vaughn
Vince Vaughn
Jamie O'Hara
GL
Greta Lind
Mary
CR
Christopher Reed
Pete
DW
Deborah Wittenberg
Young Sherry
KD
Kevin Duda
9-Year-Old Bernie
APAmy Pietz
Amy Pietz
Melinda
SBScott Benjaminson
Scott Benjaminson
Frank Ruettiger

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Rudy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rudy?

Rudy is streaming on Netflix in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Rudy on Netflix?

Yes — Rudy is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Is Rudy on Amazon Prime Video?

Rudy isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Rudy for free?

Rudy is available on Netflix in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Rudy based on a true story?

Yes — Rudy is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).