7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Rudy (1993)
Rudy (1993)
Overview
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 half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
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 half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative champions individual perseverance, hard work, and faith as the means to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, aligning its dominant themes with conservative values of personal responsibility and traditional institutions.
The film features traditional casting without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative positively frames traditional identities and themes of individual perseverance, with no explicit critique or central focus on diversity, equity, or inclusion.
Secondary
The film portrays Catholicism as a significant and positive influence in Rudy's life, providing him with moral guidance, strength, and a sense of community that supports his perseverance against long odds. His faith is depicted as sincere and integral to his character.
The film "Rudy" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on the protagonist's pursuit of his football dream, his personal challenges, and his relationships with family and teammates, none of which involve queer identity.
The film 'Rudy' (1993) is a sports drama centered on a young man's pursuit of his football dreams. It does not include any identifiable transsexual characters, storylines, or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this rubric.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Rudy" is a biographical drama based on the real-life story of Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger. All major characters, including Rudy himself and his family and friends, maintain their historically established genders in the on-screen portrayal.
The film "Rudy" is a biopic based on the real-life Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, who is white and is portrayed by a white actor. Other significant characters are either original to the film or portrayed by actors matching their historical or implied race, thus no race swaps occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.3
Critic Ratings
8.0
7.1
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