Watch with a parent
Best from age 8 · PG · 1993 · 114 min
Watch with a parentBest from age 8 · PG · 1993 · 114 min · Drama · History
Rudy
Reviewed by the Movie-Knight team · Updated
Rudy is an inspiring true story about Daniel 'Rudy' Ruettiger, who dreams of playing football for Notre Dame despite numerous obstacles including his size, academic struggles, and financial limitations. Parents should know it's a heartwarming tale of perseverance and hard work, emphasizing dedication over natural talent. It's an excellent choice for a family movie night, perfectly suitable for ages 8 and up.
Is Rudy OK for kids, and for what age?
Watch with a parent. Movie Knight rates it best from age 8. Rated PG.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild1/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
None0/10
Heads up
- Some football hits
- Brief moments of frustration
- Depiction of working-class struggles
Models well
- Perseverance and determination
- Belief in oneself
- Achieving dreams
Talk about it after
- What challenges did Rudy face, and how did he overcome them?
- What is something you dream of doing, and what steps can you take to achieve it?
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