Top 24 Best Sports Movies Of All Time


Rudy (1993)

Rudy 5
TriStar Pictures

There's a reason that nearly every 'best sports movies' list includes "Rudy". Based on a true story, the film is about the sheer determination of Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger in his attempts to play football for Notre Dame. The obstacles are relentless, and include being rejected from the college three times. The ending brings even the toughest people to tears.

Rudy poster

Movie Plot: Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to overcome the odds and fulfill his dream of playing for Notre Dame.

  • Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
  • Rated: PG
  • Released: 22 Oct 1993 in USA
  • Runtime: 114 min
  • Starring: Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, Ned Beatty, Greta Lind
  • BoxOffice: $22,881,563
  • Awards: 2 wins & 1 nomination.

Rudy was Written by Angelo Pizzo and directed by David Anspaugh and produced by TriStar Pictures.

7.5/10 IMDB Rating 78% Rotten Tomatoes 71/100 Metacritic
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