Rudy is an inspiration to us all. He found One-Eyed Willie's treasure, helped destroy The One Ring, and made the Notre Dame football team with nothing but determination and hard work. What can't this man do?
I saw this in the theater when it came out. I was 18 yrs old. I managed enough courage at the time when everyone started chanting "Rudy Rudy" to grab my date's hand and hold it throughout the movie. We're still married, nearly 30 yrs later. This movie holds a special place in my heart.
@@JoeZaccaris Sounds fake? A buddy of mine said the same thing happened in the theater he was watching in. Probably happened in a bunch of theaters. It only takes one person to think of the joke and start the chant XD
Couldn’t agree more! Rudy’s constant desire to achieve inspired his team. The ending always makes me tear up. Another great old school football movie, All The Right Moves. One of Tom Cruises first roles and filmed in Johnstown, PA.
Hate to burst your bubble, but the Hollywood version did not match the real story. I read an article about this many years ago. Joe Montana and other former teammates were critical of the movie, saying some of it was just not true, while some of it was just overdone. Movies are never accurate. They are an artist's vision of real life events that takes those events into the realm of myth. Sorry dudes! But I admit, I cried too, when I watched it many years ago.
I'm man enough to admit that every time I watch this scene and they raise him up in the air at the end I cry. This man worked sooooo hard for 4 years. Being put down and going through every obstacle to get there. Nobody believed in him. The build up from the entire film to this moment is what makes you cry. This man deserved this moment in Norte Dame history.
I just watched this with one of my sons and it was his first time watching. Towards the end I said I might finally make it through without crying....false. Couldn't do it.
As a German geezer who doesn't know a bit about this sport cause we have only little support like you guys from abroad, I gotta say this is the most fabulous movie about Football at all and maybe ever will be. Rudy Ruettiger stands for all the chaps short of money standing there alone. Giving the one opportunity and grabbing it. He is the soldier to carry on. Which is special. Give it for Rudy. From Germany.
For people that have played, on any level, practice/preparation is an emotional and physical grind. What happens on game day is just a release of all of it. The scene captures that well, for someone that waited so long for the payoff.
And then moments later, his brother giving him acknowledgement while his father cheers his guts out. I just wish the clip didn't end abruptly right after it, because it needs that big music moment afterward
I've seen this movie so many times I can't count and I don't even like football. It's such a testament to the human spirit, hard work and believing in yourself. I've never gotten thru it without shedding tears. Sean Astin was perfect in this role.
I'm sure Sean would point to other films as his best work, but he is fated to be best remembered for this corny yet unforgettable role. What American guy hasn't watched this film multiple times? And every single time got choked up AGAIN???
Yes what a noble cause. To put in all this effort so that you can say you dressed for a ND game. Purely selfish ego enhanchment reasons. Always felt that way even before the truth about this film and Rudy's later criminal history came up. Lets glorify a self serving individual rather than someone who gives effort fot someone else. If you want to really see a inspirational football movie, watch " Greater". A movie about someone who really inspired made an impact on others rather than a self serving con artist.
This scene is emotionally uplifting in any case, but the context leading up to the scene is what makes it so glorious. It's hard to believe anybody hasn't seen this film, but if that is the case, you need to find it and watch it. You will not be disappointed.
Joe Montana was on the team when this happened. He said absolutely no one offered to give him there spot or turned in there jerseys. He said he was unanimous disliked on the team
@@edb7300 it absolutely is. Kids live in comfort zones far too often. Most have no idea what real adversity is. Like the old saying goes: hard times make hard men, hard men make easy times, easy times make soft men, soft men make hard times. And so the story continues.
Man this scene is so powerful. I love how he proved all the doubters wrong and I’m glad his dad had a chance to see him play in person and watch his son make the last play. He NEVER gave up on his dream. Even when people said he was too small or he wasn’t your prototypical athlete he had heart, and toughness and he was beyond resilient. One of my all time favorite football movies.
And Fortune, his friend who was in charge of the field maintenance, 5:40 (Charles S Dutton) from helping Rudy and seeing him play in this game buried or let go of a lot of his personal grief from his playing days, I feel.
The thing I love about this is that his whole family was there and you know they would’ve been just as proud of him with the fact that he got to suit up. But Rudy goes out with a bang, gets carried off the field, and now is a cultural icon for everyone forever. My fav movie growing up.
Wow False. Not even the top billion movies period. Dude wasted his life on a meaningless play in a meaningless game and somehow people love this film??? Even Joe Montana said this scene never happened.
This is what movie magic truly is. The magic of bringing a story like this to the whole world. I really hope that the movie makers of today stop with the garbage they make today and get back to this.
Watching Rudy get down on the line, the body language said sack you could feel it. Seeing him waiting for the ball to snap brought back every memory i had as a young kid playing high school football. He respresented so many just like himself, underdogs who stuck it out no matter what for a few seconds to prove himself.
He kind of did give up though. Fortune convinced him it was ok that he’d never realize his dream because he’d got to do a lot of really great stuff along the way.
And his character keeps the whole story grounded. He constantly brings Rudy the dreamer back down to earth and prevents the movie from running off the rails into sappy sentimentalism. "You just got a full year of top-quality education. Don't be wasting my time" "Oh, you are so full of crap." "You five foot nothing. A hundred and nothing. And you hung with the best college football team in the land for two years!"
I have dyslexia just like Rudy did so I know how hard it is other than my dad. This guy is my hero whenever I feel like I can’t do something I watch this movie so I’m right there with you.
If I never need a good cry, I skip to 4:00. Ridiculous that after seeing the movie probably a hundred times, I still get the chills when he runs on the field.
I absolutely love the music in this movie. The scene is cannot be watched without getting teared up. For all the great reasons. Rudy is the most amazing movie my favorite sports flick , best sports movie of all time.
As incredible and inspiring as this scene is, it's the music by the late, great Jerry Goldsmith that makes it even more poignant! Every time I hear that theme, I get goosebumps! Fun fact: On the liner notes of the soundtrack CD, Rudy's family were in attendance when the score for this scene was completed, and when it was over, the entire symphony stood up and applauded Mr. Goldsmith, and to a person, everyone in Rudy's family were in tears! One of the greatest sports themes of all-time!
I'm a part of the TV crew that broadcasts home games to everyone in the country. As a lifelong ND fan, it's always a surreal feeling being in and around the stadium, especially stepping foot on the field. The campus audio team regularly plays this song (very softly) over the ballroom speakers where much if my work takes place. I get chills every time!
I was in my second kick at the can re: university when this came out. Encouraged me like hell to finish. Just retired after 25 years in education. Thanks Rudy.
I’m not much of a sports fan but this moment in this movie always makes me cry. His determination to play on the team when nobody believed in him! Go Rudy!
My mom grew up a huge college and pro football fan so she raised her daughters to love the game too. Notre Dame was always a favorite team of ours. So when this movie came out she and my dad immediately took us to see it. I have seen this movie hundreds of times and I still cry like a child. I begin to tear up when he runs out on the field and by the time they lift him on their shoulders I’m crying too hard to see the screen. Every single time. One of the most inspirational sports films ever made. ❤️🙏🏻
I used to watch this movie to keep myself motivated and inspire to keep going to school and never give up just like Rudy did. I finally graduated 2 years ago and working on my profession and this movie helped me keep going.
I always loved Charles Dutton when Rudy is complaining that hes not playing. Dutton looks at Rudy and basically says "Boy your outside your mind, have you looked in the mirror". 😂❤
I am so glad we have the life experiences , the writers and the movie producers to bring these gems to life for us , I have seen this movie 4+ times , it still evokes a incredible emotion
This movie is fabulous. I’ve seen it 5-10 times over the past 20 years and every time it makes me emotional. The music score is excellent and the underdog message is portrayed beautifully. What a great film.
This movie came out when I was 12, and my mom loved it. It was one of her 'background noise' movies she'd passively watch when she'd paint or was puttering around the house. It's also one of many soundtracks I'll whistle almost absentmindedly when I am painting or puttering around the house now, as a man in his 40s. Between the movie itself, Jerry Goldsmith's incredible soundtrack, and memories of my late mother, this movie gets me every single time.
this movie can never be watched enough..... my opinion if your thinking negative this helps we all know rudy will make a grown man cry . this is for rudy sir , your are captain act like , i believe i am sir .
So much beautiful history with Notre Dame football. My Dad used to take me to so many games when I was young. I miss the old stadium. I saw ND beat Miami 31-30 in that stadium. My Dad was class of 1959 and he played the saxophone in the Notre Dame band.
just imagine if you started following this beautiful sport. And not bet but to be emotionally invested in a team. My team is the NY Giants and I have memories of championships and sharing the victories with my family.
@@johnc5713 I've just never been invested in professional team sports. it just never been my thing. i don't criticize people who do. we are just wired differently and that is ok.
Idc for ND but Rudy's story is so good and so inspiring. He never gave up and he FINALLY got his chance to get on the field.. being on the field is a big deal for anyone. Just imagine telling your grandchildren you got to play for the Fighting Irish. So cool.
@@SlackersIndustry he still walked away with a degree from the university of Notre Dame. That’s an accomplishment as is. Plus it was his dream. He will live the rest of his life knowing he achieved something most people spend their whole lives trying to do. I’d say he invested his time well, because what’s the point of life if you’re not living at all?
Fun fact: the real Rudy Ruettiger was an extra in this scene. He's the fan in the fur collared coat and checkered cap, sitting behind Rudy's dad in the stands.
I was actually at the real game, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house And being what the score it was with no chance of Georgia Tech coming back, even the Georgia Tech fans were shouting RUDY RUDY!! I’ll never forget that game
I saw "Rudy" as a motivational speaker at a business conference. They showed this clip before he came out on stage.... 80,000 people chanted Rudy for a couple of minutes before he could speak...AWESOME!!!
I don't care at all for ND. I'm a Buckeye, but I can't stop the tears every time I see the end scene. When the janitor (Fortune) claps, I just lose it.
I always loved how the players finally embraced him! The figured out that his determination and going wide open on every play made them all better at practice. Don’t think I have ever watched the end without getting chills and watery eyes. I grew up playing 3 sports thru school and it takes me back to some awesome times with brothers in the trenches
It was a movie, fer crissakes. What makes you think that all the details of the actual events were faithfully captured in the movie. I'd say not much of it, based on an article I read years ago about this film. Montana was critical of both the movie and of Rudy. But, life is full of myths, and people love myths.
3 times. 3 times I always manage to shed a tear during this scene. When he finally runs out on to the field, when he makes the tackle, and when he's carried off the field. This is such a heart-warming story, god dammit!! ☺🙂😐😑😪😭😭😭😭
I start about half-way through the Ru-dy chants when his teammates decide to run their own play instead of the coach's and don't really stop crying lol. It's sooooo good
@@LoveBaseballLove Yes, I get a fuzzy warm feeling when Jamie O'Hara (played by Vince Vaughn) points at Rudy and says "That was for you." They turned the tables on Dan Devine and that was so satisfying.
Praise God He allowed me to watch this movie when I was an under-sized center in HS. And then, God allowed me to live this out at USC back in Nov., ‘99. Thanks, Rudy. Thanks, Sean Astin. Thanks to the guy who started the chant and actually chants “Ru-ey” about mid way through. All thanks to God. Walking on in college football at ‘SC was other-worldly. Getting into the game & having the crowd chant my name was Heaven come to earth.
It's November again, when the fields get wet and the smell of the grass fills you up. I always start crying watching this. It's a combination of the music and just thinking about all that hard work and sacrifice Rudy went through just to have a chance to get out on that field...and Devine wasn't even going to play him! It took some seniors on the offense breaking protocol and getting the score just so they could flip sides and get Rudy on the field. What a story, just so damn joyful.
Rudy is an inspiration to us all. He found One-Eyed Willie's treasure, helped destroy The One Ring, and made the Notre Dame football team with nothing but determination and hard work. What can't this man do?
fun fact, THE real life QB at notre dame at this time, was joe mantana he did not like rudy.
@@stevemyopinion423 Glad it wasn't Joe Montana...........
it was joe even talk about it.
Sadly he was killed and eaten by Demo-Dogs
He needs to reprise his father's role as Gomez Addams, that's what's next.
I saw this in the theater when it came out. I was 18 yrs old. I managed enough courage at the time when everyone started chanting "Rudy Rudy" to grab my date's hand and hold it throughout the movie. We're still married, nearly 30 yrs later. This movie holds a special place in my heart.
Bkraft!!! BKraft!!!! BKraft!!!! Bkraft!!!.........
This is the cutest thing I’ve ever read!!🥹
Rudy was offsides though
Good for you mate
That's so adorable it made me vomit
He also has the highest tackle percentage of any defensive player in college history! 100 percent!
He should of went #1 pick in the draft on that alone!!!!!😁
@@digidrum2003 instead he went to jail
@@TheJustjim3333 he didn’t. False information
@@digidrum2003 Good thing the Jaguars didn't exist back then, they surely would've taken him #1 in the draft.
Irl pretty sure Rudy never actually tackled someone
I'll never forget the "Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!" chant that went up in the theater when Samwise picked up Frodo and carried him up Mount Doom.
And now, I won't either! 😂
You lucky soul
Sounds like a fake story --- but still entertaining!
@@JoeZaccaris Sounds fake? A buddy of mine said the same thing happened in the theater he was watching in. Probably happened in a bunch of theaters. It only takes one person to think of the joke and start the chant XD
@@Erinskilol sure bro
Impossible not to cry at this scene. Whenever I feel down or unmotivated, this film raises my spirit and changes my mindset right after!!
I get goosebumps every time
It sounds about right to me.
Agreed
Yep
Same here
Awesome movie. What gets me every time? Charles Dutton’s applause. My man found a reason to have faith in humanity again.
Dudes a legend
And found posterity in gif format, he's my go to for applause
I felt more than just chills…. Something inside. Like this emotion dying to come out
Such an underrated actor
That man spent a lot of years filled up with HATE --- but Rudy made him see the better side of himself
My dad took me to see this when I was a young teen. That didn’t happen a lot. It was a cinematic experience that I will never forget. Love you Pop.
Awesome
Pop loves you too! ❤️
Wait till you watch the Goonies
Thank you for sharing ... I had the same experience with my dad with Terminator 2
Beautiful man
Respect isn't given its earned.
One of the greatest scenes of all time
The best football film ever made. I love that he got his chance to play in the game. The support of his teammates made that moment surreal.
Couldn’t agree more! Rudy’s constant desire to achieve inspired his team. The ending always makes me tear up. Another great old school football movie,
All The Right Moves. One of Tom Cruises first roles and filmed in Johnstown, PA.
Hate to burst your bubble, but the Hollywood version did not match the real story. I read an article about this many years ago. Joe Montana and other former teammates were critical of the movie, saying some of it was just not true, while some of it was just overdone. Movies are never accurate. They are an artist's vision of real life events that takes those events into the realm of myth. Sorry dudes! But I admit, I cried too, when I watched it many years ago.
Nah, greater surpasses all of them
Best sports movie period.
Remember the Titans
I'm man enough to admit that every time I watch this scene and they raise him up in the air at the end I cry. This man worked sooooo hard for 4 years. Being put down and going through every obstacle to get there. Nobody believed in him. The build up from the entire film to this moment is what makes you cry. This man deserved this moment in Norte Dame history.
I just watched this with one of my sons and it was his first time watching. Towards the end I said I might finally make it through without crying....false. Couldn't do it.
The last 10 minutes are just out of this world in a good way
Me too, especially when debob says, he's so little.
His buddy and his mentor believed in him. 💪
According to joe Montana, just about everything In this movie was bullshit. Cute underdog story though.
I've probably seen this clip 100+ times and cried EVERY time. Every second of it is perfect. Ned Beatty, John Dutton; everyone.
I’m crying like a baby right now dude I am 39 years old man
As a German geezer who doesn't know a bit about this sport cause we have only little support like you guys from abroad, I gotta say this is the most fabulous movie about Football at all and maybe ever will be. Rudy Ruettiger stands for all the chaps short of money standing there alone. Giving the one opportunity and grabbing it. He is the soldier to carry on. Which is special. Give it for Rudy. From Germany.
❤ I saw this in theaters when I was 13. I didn't even like football. But, it still makes me cry every time. 😢
Why do you talk like you’re British 😂
@@jakecollin5499 Because most people that live in Europe learn proper English at school. They don't teach us the watered down murican version :P
Rudy is a true hero to us all. He beat cancer, stood up to oppresion, and donated an orphanage.
The heart of a champion, I tell you.
I like when the assistant coach starts looking around and joins in on the Rudy chant.
For people that have played, on any level, practice/preparation is an emotional and physical grind. What happens on game day is just a release of all of it. The scene captures that well, for someone that waited so long for the payoff.
It's like the greatest feeling that means that they trust him as a teammate
My mom always laughed at that. The best part
And how him and the other assistant coach share a nice moment because they were there from the beginning of Rudy's football career there
I've seen this movie probably 1000 times. I cry every time. Every time......
1,000 times ? Wow
I was at that game. Remember it like it was yesterday.
Everyone claims they were there
5:59 "YEAH! WHO'S THE WILD MAN NOW!"
I'm not crying... you're crying 😢
It's me....I'm crying 😢
Yea bawling my fuckin eyes out just like every other time I watch this movie
We were both crying and you know it.
And then moments later, his brother giving him acknowledgement while his father cheers his guts out. I just wish the clip didn't end abruptly right after it, because it needs that big music moment afterward
Pete sent him from heaven!!!!
Still the best football movie of all time. I still watch it everyday in 2023 it never gets old and gets goosebumps everytime when they yell for Rudy.
Tears, decades later. Hard work, perseverance and a supportive team = success.
I've seen this movie so many times I can't count and I don't even like football. It's such a testament to the human spirit, hard work and believing in yourself. I've never gotten thru it without shedding tears. Sean Astin was perfect in this role.
@@error Madden '75 NCAA Edition
I'm sure Sean would point to other films as his best work, but he is fated to be best remembered for this corny yet unforgettable role. What American guy hasn't watched this film multiple times? And every single time got choked up AGAIN???
There are a handful of really good sports movies. I'm not into sports much, either.
Yes what a noble cause. To put in all this effort so that you can say you dressed for a ND game. Purely selfish ego enhanchment reasons. Always felt that way even before the truth about this film and Rudy's later criminal history came up. Lets glorify a self serving individual rather than someone who gives effort fot someone else. If you want to really see a inspirational football movie, watch " Greater". A movie about someone who really inspired made an impact on others rather than a self serving con artist.
@@WILTALK so nobody should have personal goals according to you?
This scene is emotionally uplifting in any case, but the context leading up to the scene is what makes it so glorious. It's hard to believe anybody hasn't seen this film, but if that is the case, you need to find it and watch it. You will not be disappointed.
1:59
I heard the coach wanted him in the game and it was his idea
My wife hasn’t since guess what we are doing now 😂
I hated Notre Dame for most of my life. When I saw this movie for the first time, I was an immediate Notre Dame fan.
Joe Montana was on the team when this happened. He said absolutely no one offered to give him there spot or turned in there jerseys. He said he was unanimous disliked on the team
One of the greatest real-life stories of grit and determination. A lesson many need to learn.
Especially today. The value of hard work, grit and a ''never give up'' attitude seems to be gone.
@@edb7300 it absolutely is. Kids live in comfort zones far too often. Most have no idea what real adversity is. Like the old saying goes: hard times make hard men, hard men make easy times, easy times make soft men, soft men make hard times. And so the story continues.
Rudy's older brother finally being proud of him is everything
@Donna-Adelson_is_Satan yeah I don't care. The movie is great without all of that. Most sports movies are extremely exaggerated.
What a job of acting there; the facial expressions were totally accurate.
Amazing
He was probably always proud. Just MORE bitter and jealous.
One of the greatest football stories ever RUDY
Man this scene is so powerful. I love how he proved all the doubters wrong and I’m glad his dad had a chance to see him play in person and watch his son make the last play. He NEVER gave up on his dream. Even when people said he was too small or he wasn’t your prototypical athlete he had heart, and toughness and he was beyond resilient. One of my all time favorite football movies.
And Fortune, his friend who was in charge of the field maintenance, 5:40 (Charles S Dutton) from helping Rudy and seeing him play in this game buried or let go of a lot of his personal grief from his playing days, I feel.
@@LiveINyourGood54 agreed. You’re 100% right.
Fake movie, Rudy was going in the game anyway. Rudy has made a living off of a lie.
Man the movie is a big lie. Joe Montana said it never happened. Good enough for me
@@rodmoore1577 It did happen
That soundtrack... goosebumps every time.
The thing I love about this is that his whole family was there and you know they would’ve been just as proud of him with the fact that he got to suit up. But Rudy goes out with a bang, gets carried off the field, and now is a cultural icon for everyone forever. My fav movie growing up.
And he would have been happy just suiting up.
Love when Charles Dutton claps. It's one of those moments. You made it kid. Love it
This is a film that never gets old, even if you know every scene and word by heart. Definition of a classic
*ref throws flag* “Roughing the passer and taunting, offense”
Ejected. All eligibility denied. Misdemeanor assault charges.
@Max შემიწყალე it’s a joke dude…
And no one at that point would care.
Probably one of the greatest sports movies ever
I’d put it up there with Miracle and Remember the Titans
Don't forget Rocky and Hoosiers
Original Brian's Song.... best sports movie ever.
Wow False. Not even the top billion movies period. Dude wasted his life on a meaningless play in a meaningless game and somehow people love this film??? Even Joe Montana said this scene never happened.
@@lukecage3569 Montana is still bitter that he got his azz sacked by a hobbit!
This is what movie magic truly is. The magic of bringing a story like this to the whole world. I really hope that the movie makers of today stop with the garbage they make today and get back to this.
Watching Rudy get down on the line, the body language said sack you could feel it. Seeing him waiting for the ball to snap brought back every memory i had as a young kid playing high school football. He respresented so many just like himself, underdogs who stuck it out no matter what for a few seconds to prove himself.
I can't say how many times I have watched this movie, but I can say it gets me choked up every time.
🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈
Whenever I need a i inspirational scene from a movie of my youth Rudy never missing.
This movie taught me at a super young age, no matter what the odds, people can and do overcome them.
Love this movie, love his fighting sprit, love that they carried him off the field, never give up on your dreams!!!
Rudy never gave up, he did it.
still the only player to be carried off the ND field by his teammates
He kind of did give up though. Fortune convinced him it was ok that he’d never realize his dream because he’d got to do a lot of really great stuff along the way.
This will always be the true underdog movie! Dreams come true if you never give up!
Rudy inspired me to do things like Rudy did. Dolo Solo mah Bro Bro.
Charles S Dutton was the best part of this movie. He made sure Rudy didn’t end up like he did and motivated him to be the best he could be
And his character keeps the whole story grounded. He constantly brings Rudy the dreamer back down to earth and prevents the movie from running off the rails into sappy sentimentalism.
"You just got a full year of top-quality education. Don't be wasting my time"
"Oh, you are so full of crap."
"You five foot nothing. A hundred and nothing. And you hung with the best college football team in the land for two years!"
His clap was so aggressive lol. He’s proud
He is an Excellent actor. I have never seen him in a bad role.
His character never existed
@@bobbyewing8669 So fucking what? It’s a movie
I know what is going to happen, yet I still get hyped when he makes the sack. I love this movie!
the real rudy has a cameo in this scene, it's the guy ned beatty hitting in the stands after the sack!
Doesn’t he technically have that one sack or half sack under his career stats in college?
Saw this in in the theater when it came out and have been crying uncontrollably & nonstop for almost 30 years now
I have dyslexia just like Rudy did so I know how hard it is other than my dad. This guy is my hero whenever I feel like I can’t do something I watch this movie so I’m right there with you.
If I never need a good cry, I skip to 4:00. Ridiculous that after seeing the movie probably a hundred times, I still get the chills when he runs on the field.
I absolutely love the music in this movie. The scene is cannot be watched without getting teared up. For all the great reasons. Rudy is the most amazing movie my favorite sports flick , best sports movie of all time.
As incredible and inspiring as this scene is, it's the music by the late, great Jerry Goldsmith that makes it even more poignant! Every time I hear that theme, I get goosebumps!
Fun fact: On the liner notes of the soundtrack CD, Rudy's family were in attendance when the score for this scene was completed, and when it was over, the entire symphony stood up and applauded Mr. Goldsmith, and to a person, everyone in Rudy's family were in tears! One of the greatest sports themes of all-time!
I'm a part of the TV crew that broadcasts home games to everyone in the country. As a lifelong ND fan, it's always a surreal feeling being in and around the stadium, especially stepping foot on the field. The campus audio team regularly plays this song (very softly) over the ballroom speakers where much if my work takes place. I get chills every time!
The look of pride in his brothers eyes is priceless
The whole soundtrack is amazing
Absolutely no one like Goldsmith in the business (OK, I'll take Williams too). Absolute musical giant.
@@googlewhackthis Not sure if you were being facetious, or were serious. But Jerry was one of the greatest composers of all-time!
this is for all of the underdogs, scrappers, clawers who had to work their tail off to overachieve. nothing was given to them...salute
I was in my second kick at the can re: university when this came out. Encouraged me like hell to finish. Just retired after 25 years in education. Thanks Rudy.
Best sports movie of all time. Period
Hoosiers is right up there. Both films have me crying at the end every time..
I’m not much of a sports fan but this moment in this movie always makes me cry. His determination to play on the team when nobody believed in him! Go Rudy!
A cinematic masterpiece.
My mom grew up a huge college and pro football fan so she raised her daughters to love the game too. Notre Dame was always a favorite team of ours. So when this movie came out she and my dad immediately took us to see it. I have seen this movie hundreds of times and I still cry like a child. I begin to tear up when he runs out on the field and by the time they lift him on their shoulders I’m crying too hard to see the screen. Every single time. One of the most inspirational sports films ever made. ❤️🙏🏻
I used to watch this movie to keep myself motivated and inspire to keep going to school and never give up just like Rudy did. I finally graduated 2 years ago and working on my profession and this movie helped me keep going.
Really? like you didn't just want to graduate to have a better or more opportunities in life?
That extra at 4:06 and again at 5:13 didn't have to go as hard as he did. But he sold it, and I applaud him for his enthusiasm on camera
I always loved Charles Dutton when Rudy is complaining that hes not playing. Dutton looks at Rudy and basically says "Boy your outside your mind, have you looked in the mirror". 😂❤
I am so glad we have the life experiences , the writers and the movie producers to bring these gems to life for us , I have seen this movie 4+ times , it still evokes a incredible emotion
I saw the game on TV
@@nancyjanzen5676How old were/are you? Im 20 and I love this movie so much.
Being 5'7 I gotta say it feels good seeing the little guy get some shine
what? he's short ? I always just assumed everyone else was like 6'6 or 6'8" and Rudy was 6'2"?
This movie is fabulous. I’ve seen it 5-10 times over the past 20 years and every time it makes me emotional. The music score is excellent and the underdog message is portrayed beautifully. What a great film.
This movie came out when I was 12, and my mom loved it. It was one of her 'background noise' movies she'd passively watch when she'd paint or was puttering around the house. It's also one of many soundtracks I'll whistle almost absentmindedly when I am painting or puttering around the house now, as a man in his 40s. Between the movie itself, Jerry Goldsmith's incredible soundtrack, and memories of my late mother, this movie gets me every single time.
Seeing so many people celebrate another person's achievement is a beautiful thing to see.
What’s it been….
3 Decades since this movie came out? And it Still gets me every time! 😭
Instantly emotional thinking about watching this movie with my dad
One of composer Jerry Goldsmith’s finest soundtracks! This movie doesn’t have near the drama and impact without it. I often listen to just the music.
I met Sean and had lunch with him while he was working on another movie Courage Under Fire at Fort Irwin CA in the mid 90's he's a lovely guy.
this movie can never be watched enough..... my opinion if your thinking negative this helps we all know rudy will make a grown man cry . this is for rudy sir , your are captain act like , i believe i am sir .
Heart. Determination. Champion. Rudy!!
So much beautiful history with Notre Dame football. My Dad used to take me to so many games when I was young. I miss the old stadium. I saw ND beat Miami 31-30 in that stadium. My Dad was class of 1959 and he played the saxophone in the Notre Dame band.
Miami alumni here and even I love this movie !!!!!
One of my favorite movies as a kid and just watching this movie with my kids just shows how legendary this film was… 🐐
agreed. thus the thumbs up. like yea.
@ 1:58 I think Ned Beatty was having a panic attack thinking they were chanting " BOOTY " " BOOTY" " BOOTY " Man its cold for that!!!
6:14 *“That’s it. You were right.”*
Seeing his brother say that, when he doubted Rudy at first, was the cherry on top
Oh my goodness... The great part about it is, it's a true story!!! So inspiring.
One of the most underrated movies of all time. You were fully invested and behind Rudy from start to finish.
It’s not underrated. Everyone who I know who’s seen it loves it.
@@fezzik7619 yeah "Everyone you kno" but the Academy doesn't give it enough love
@@candidotorres6008 I gave your mom "enough love"
GAYEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME
@@masteredwinepps3955 is that why it's your favorite?
Yeah this is brilliant film making at its best. I don't even like football and i still get teared up by this scene. I feel so manipulated.
just imagine if you started following this beautiful sport. And not bet but to be emotionally invested in a team. My team is the NY Giants and I have memories of championships and sharing the victories with my family.
@@johnc5713 I've just never been invested in professional team sports. it just never been my thing. i don't criticize people who do. we are just wired differently and that is ok.
I teared up too. And don't feel manipulated. That's what good movies do.
@@johnc5713 bro I’m a huge Ny giants fan as well. Born in 03, I still remember celebrating the super bowl 42 victory with my dad.
The epitome of heart.
5:15, dad and brother looking in two completely different directions…couldn’t help it. Now I’m my dad. Dammit.
Idc for ND but Rudy's story is so good and so inspiring. He never gave up and he FINALLY got his chance to get on the field.. being on the field is a big deal for anyone. Just imagine telling your grandchildren you got to play for the Fighting Irish. So cool.
AND he's STILL the last player to be carried off the field at Notre Dame👍
nah, its only a big deal to fanatics, should have invested his time wisely instead of football but thats the problem with fanatics, poor sucker.
@@SlackersIndustry he still walked away with a degree from the university of Notre Dame. That’s an accomplishment as is. Plus it was his dream. He will live the rest of his life knowing he achieved something most people spend their whole lives trying to do. I’d say he invested his time well, because what’s the point of life if you’re not living at all?
It's an even bigger deal when you're a lifelong Notre Dame fan like myself!!
@@ForsakenWar too bad it was as a joke :/
"RUDY" !! Seen the movie numerous times, each time my emotions swell !! Love It! 🏈🏉
Fun fact: the real Rudy Ruettiger was an extra in this scene. He's the fan in the fur collared coat and checkered cap, sitting behind Rudy's dad in the stands.
That's pretty cool. I never knew that.
As if this scene wasn't emotional enough. Garrsh
Yea he was the one Rudy’s dad grabbed after the sack
@@pepsiguy52883 no. Not him.
Fun fact: a lot of the scenes in the movie were made up by Hollywood and never happened including the scene where they all handed in their jerseys.
One of the best football shows I've ever seen
I was actually at the real game, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house
And being what the score it was with no chance of Georgia Tech coming back, even the Georgia Tech fans were shouting RUDY RUDY!! I’ll never forget that game
This never fails, true inspiration! They should make every kid in their last year of elementary school watch this movie...
Loved this film. Rudy is a true inspiration and he is beautifully played by Sean Astin.
I've watched the same scene for so many times, and every time I watch it, I end up with tearing eyes
Me too😊
Man
Anytime I want to cry I just watch this movie. Great therapy for a man old man
I saw "Rudy" as a motivational speaker at a business conference. They showed this clip before he came out on stage.... 80,000 people chanted Rudy for a couple of minutes before he could speak...AWESOME!!!
I remember watching this with my dad. Now my dad is gone but the memories and this movie are still here
God bless you. And your Father.
i love how Rudy gained the respect of the biggest football player on the team, and he was the one who started the chant.
I don't care at all for ND. I'm a Buckeye, but I can't stop the tears every time I see the end scene. When the janitor (Fortune) claps, I just lose it.
OH-
That’s because you are a simpleton
@@eddiesuttle9028 I-O
@D'Kanza Azango That's because of the Michigan boycott. They refused to play us and got others to block us out from joing the old Western Conference.
After seeing this, I really now gotta see ya beat up on Michigan this coming weekend.
I named my son after him. His father and I are both huge football fans, we loved him, and the film. No regrets! ❤
I always loved how the players finally embraced him! The figured out that his determination and going wide open on every play made them all better at practice. Don’t think I have ever watched the end without getting chills and watery eyes. I grew up playing 3 sports thru school and it takes me back to some awesome times with brothers in the trenches
It was a movie, fer crissakes. What makes you think that all the details of the actual events were faithfully captured in the movie. I'd say not much of it, based on an article I read years ago about this film. Montana was critical of both the movie and of Rudy. But, life is full of myths, and people love myths.
The movie where every man is allowed to cry!! Hell yeah!!
Along with Hoosiers.
I've seen this movie so many times and this scene makes me get teary eyed every time
Me too
3 times. 3 times I always manage to shed a tear during this scene. When he finally runs out on to the field, when he makes the tackle, and when he's carried off the field. This is such a heart-warming story, god dammit!! ☺🙂😐😑😪😭😭😭😭
I just shed one now
For me it starts even before all that. Love watching it each time.
I start about half-way through the Ru-dy chants when his teammates decide to run their own play instead of the coach's and don't really stop crying lol. It's sooooo good
@@LoveBaseballLove Yes, I get a fuzzy warm feeling when Jamie O'Hara (played by Vince Vaughn) points at Rudy and says "That was for you." They turned the tables on Dan Devine and that was so satisfying.
@@rr7firefly Devine was such a dick in this movie --- was he like that in real life?
Praise God He allowed me to watch this movie when I was an under-sized center in HS. And then, God allowed me to live this out at USC back in Nov., ‘99. Thanks, Rudy. Thanks, Sean Astin. Thanks to the guy who started the chant and actually chants “Ru-ey” about mid way through. All thanks to God. Walking on in college football at ‘SC was other-worldly. Getting into the game & having the crowd chant my name was Heaven come to earth.
It's November again, when the fields get wet and the smell of the grass fills you up. I always start crying watching this. It's a combination of the music and just thinking about all that hard work and sacrifice Rudy went through just to have a chance to get out on that field...and Devine wasn't even going to play him! It took some seniors on the offense breaking protocol and getting the score just so they could flip sides and get Rudy on the field. What a story, just so damn joyful.
I love this movie! I watched with my dad - boy I miss him but this brings back wonderful memories and makes me cry every time!❤
Rudy got to do what many dreamed of but didn't have the honor...Playing NOTRE ☘ DAME football..🏈👍
To me, the greatest movie ending scene in cinematic history. So great!!
Seen this movie 100x and still do the Rudy chant.
ROO-DEE. ...ROO-DEE... ROO-DEE...
I cry every time I watch this movie. There are a lot of good football movies. In my opinion this is the best