Synopsis
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.
Scores
Overall Score
80.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
86.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
71.8%
Review Aggregate
81.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 74% of 43 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, emotional, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
upliftingemotionalfunnyfamily-friendlyhistoricalrealisticgritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Astin | 1993 | $935,000 | $2,029,000 | (est) |
| Ned Beatty | 1993 | $575,000 | $1,249,000 | (est) |
| Charles S. Dutton | 1993 | $433,000 | $940,000 | (est) |
| Lili Taylor | 1993 | $354,000 | $769,000 | (est) |
| Robert Prosky | 1993 | $303,000 | $658,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score78.0
RT critic review count50
Rotten Tomatoes audience score90.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating7.5
IMDb votes72,643
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1993 | $22,750,363 | $49,389,542 |
| International | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1993 | $22,750,363 | $49,389,542 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1993 | $11,375,182 | $24,694,771 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1993 | $37,889,000 | $82,254,528 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1993 | $30,446,000 | $66,096,264 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1993 | $5,687,591 | $12,347,386 |
| Total Revenues | 1993 | $85,397,772 | $185,392,949 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1993 | $13,000,000 | $28,222,145 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1993 | $6,352,000 (est) | $13,789,774 (est) |
| Participations | 1993 | $6,832,000 | $14,831,823 |
| Residuals ? | 1993 | $5,321,000 | $11,551,541 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1993 | $2,600,000 | $5,644,429 |
| Total Expenses | 1993 | $34,105,000 | $74,039,713 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1993 | $51,292,772 | $111,353,236 |
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