Over 22 years ago i sat in my small living room at 2 a.m. after working an evening shift at my dead end job. I watched this movie while my wife and kids slept in an even smaller bedroom. It inspired me to get off my ass and change my situation instead of complain about it. It forever changed our lives for the better.
@@orangefox1231 true every year was stacked back then. If Tom Hanks won for philadelphia and forrest gump back to back, Sean astin was not getting nominated for this lol. Though his performance was very good.
@@bbryant9455 I've personally seen 4/5 of the nominating performances. Hanks in Philadephia, Liam Neeson in Schindler's List which would've gotten my vote, Lawrence Fishburne as Ike Turner in What's Love Got to Do With It which scared the shit out of me with how cold and soulless he played that role. Then Daniel Day-Lewis was pretty impressive "In the Name of the Father." The first three I could not replace with Rudy. I'd have to re-watch In the Name of the Father and then see Anthony Hopkins in The Remains of the Day. But all those roles required a more dramatic a more conflicted or more morose character. Plus Hollywood isn't very big on super motivational or sports movies. But he might've made my top 5 performances if I was a voter.
Very blessed to say that today I felt like Rudy. I’ve been accepted to the school of my dreams. After hard work and dedication I have been accepted to the university of Michigan.
"Ever since I was a kid I wanted to go to school here. Ever since I was a kid, everyone said it couldn't be done. My whole life people have been telling me what I could do and couldn't do. I've always listened to them; believed in what they said. I don't want to do that anymore" Epic.
We should all pursuit those things we want to do for ourselves, not what OTHERS want for us. Thank you, Mr. Rudy, for showing us the way to live by that.
Love how the priest's expression changes when Rudy gives the speech about people telling him what he could and couldn't do. He was like... "damn, this guy's serious. He might not be brilliant, but he's going to work his ass off."
This guy has been the source of my inspiration, well him & the man upstairs. For 15 years I fought hurdles & life itself to get back into school. I just graduated my 2 year school with an associates & am going to transfer to CLEMSON in 5 days!!! NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER QUIT, NEVER LOSE HOPE!!!!! If a jack wagon like ME can do it ANYONE can!
Ned Beatty (Rudy's father) has passed away today. He was a wonderful character actor, and I really enjoyed his performance in this. RIP Ned, and thank you for all the enjoyable performances...
The guy he’s portraying came in to my middle school shortly after this movie was released and gave a speech and our auditorium. We watch the movie together and then he gave his speech. It was the most inspiring moment of my life. I am overly grateful to this man. Changed my life. I’m 41 years old now and I feel that it changed my life forever. For the better.
This clip always gets me because I remember how I felt when I got my acceptance letter to Notre Dame. It was the only school I applied to. Jerry Goldsmith--a USC man--captures the relief, the angst, the elation *perfectly* in his gorgeous score.
i remember telling my dad I was going to Purdue..even though i had a full ride academic at New Mexico St.. He said ok you can pay for it. This movie always reminds me of that struggle. he dropped me off and drove away. I worked full time and paid for it myself. took years to mend that fence with him
The minute I graduated with an associates and bachelors degree in aviation science and aviation management double major from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology class of 2014 I saw this scene and it made me cry that I could do it and nobody couldn't tell that I could. When I was in grade school all the way to high school I was in special education and my teachers and my friends parents said to my parents your son is in special education he can't go to college he will not be prepared, those words affected my parents and me. So now I finished college and nobody can't tell me otherwise .
That's very inspiring bro ! I was in the same boat all threw school and told the exact same thing and now I own a large chain of Business's . Good luck
I have a similar story. After my parents divorced when I was 12, all the dumb female teachers one day said I had adhd because I was always day dreaming in class. Yeah...my mom and dad just divorced, I was sad and angry. I was thinking about the good times that would never happen again. So, I get put in the adhd/add special needs class. Immediately I am singled out and picked on for being a minority. Roughest, shittiest 5 years of my life. We never learned anything new, we were always treated like retarded problem children. Some of those racist fucks really did have mental issues. Most of those guys are now in prison because the special needs add/adhd class sets you up for failure later in life. They dont get you ready for college or help get you in any interesting classes/electives. Anyway, 5 years of that and I wasn't learning anything and I was constantly fighting to defend myself. Sophmore year in HS the teachers went on strike. I just gave up after that. I stopped going to school. Years later I earned my HS diploma thru night school. Did a stint in the army for a decade. After I left the army, I earned both my Associates and Bachelors in Criminal Justice. It was a big deal for me to graduate from college and my family couldn't have been more proud of me on graduation day. Graduating from college was a big fuck you to everyone who always told me that I'd grow up to be a loser or was too stupid to go to college. I got the last laugh.
I still tear up when I think of this moment. My father was an autoworker, and my grandfather before him. I was the first in my family to go to college. I only applied to Northeastern and it was there for Athletic Training or go into the Air Force. I will never forget getting that acceptance letter.
Always loved how the book on the bench next to him blows open while he's opening the envelope, wonderful example of "foreshadowing", although admittedly it happened almost immediately afterwards! Tremendously moving scene, so many emotions wonderfully captured by Sean Astin and the score, which is a first ballot HOFamer.
I can attest, had good grades but wanted to keep playing a little ball, maybe develop into a better big college prospect and I tried to do that, however if you let your grades slip, and want to work your resume up as you transition to college life, it's a huge stepping stone...and cheaper, trust me, take it, being in one place for 4 to 5 years can be cumbersome, it's good to work your way up to that grand finale of education. Heck, after your undergrad years, there are advanced degrees you can go after - go through the whole process over again if you're good enough! - just study something useful!
That "oh thank god" is one of the realest bits of acting in a movie, ever, imo. Call me crazy but its excellent acting and an excellent job at conveying overwhelming emotion.
Sean did such a great job in this role. Totally believable --- it was easy to be on his side from the very beginning. The scene on the bench in front of Moreau Hall is pretty powerful, especially after he's already received three rejection letters before he finally makes it.
Few know that is Moreau, but it's the only place they could adequately film things during autumn, as the rest of the campus is full of students. On another note, and knowing this as my brother did the Holy Cross/ND thing, Notre Dame *typically* requires Holy Cross students to do two years before serious consideration for acceptance. Rudy likely knew this, but cinema plays up the tension of each rejection.
Honestly when Rudy cried, I cried. For the longest time I wanted to go to Notre Dame like my dad (MBA class of 1976... so he was at _the_ game, though he barely remembers it, and my mom knows for sure she missed the play because she worked in the bookstore) but it just never seemed to work out. Though nobody's ever TOO old to go to a school... but with my grades to date, it's kind of a long shot.
See my post above. If you need a professional degree and Notre Dame has it at the price you're willing to pay who says you can't officially be a Domer? Plus, there are non-Domers nationwide, so I don't see the issue of you cheering on the Irish till you die. If there's one thing about US sports it's that anyone can cheer on any team.
Exactly. I'm not dismissing the dream, just acknowledging it'll take some work, and in the meantime I'm going to keep on rooting for Notre Dame just because I can. It's not like I'm gonna be going to Miami or USC, anyway. (Even if I wanted to they don't offer anything I need that Notre Dame or some other schools don't.)
This movie has inspired me so much I have no thoughts on attending Notre Dame I'm almost 39 years old but this movie has given me my dreams Notre Dame men's basketball has been my passion since I was 23 years old for 16 years I've seen it at the best of times and worst of times Rudy has taught me what life is really about dreams and never giving up. This movie is great it still inspires me everyday to never ever quit.
I didn't get into my dream university in my undergraduate years, but I aimed for it for my masters. I got in. I just went to my first "official" football game as a student (went to a few when I wasn't) - it was awesome.
So true JL. I remembered when I've received my acceptance letter to attend the University at Albany. I posted a selfie of me with the acceptance letter and posted it on Facebook. One of the best moments of my life. Up there with the birth of my son and graduating from college.
Rudy has given me so much Confidence. now I’m a starter in football. I play offense defense and special teams. thank you Rudy for helping me not to give up. and you should not either.
I didn't go to college for 33 years after I graduated from high school because my grades weren't good enough to get a ROTC scholarship (I wanted to go into the military as an officer). I spent 5 years in the military as an enlisted man and 20+ years working for the federal government. After I quit my job and wasn't working, my wife talked me into applying for community college even though she knew I would have trouble with math (I know, I'm Asian and I'm not good at math, go figure.) It took me 3 years to graduate from community college but I ground through and stayed the course. I graduated from community college and transferred to the University at Albany in 2015 and graduated two years later with a BA in History. I want to eventually go to graduate school to earn my Masters and my Ph.D. If it wasn't for my wonderful wife, I wouldn't have earned my degree. I can understand where Rudy was coming from.
My grandfather was a graduate of Notre Dame. When he got sick with Alzheimer’s- we would play Rudy for him on the TV. Even when it got to the point he hardly recognized us or anything else going on in the world- whenever this scene comes on that Rudy got into the school, he would always cry. Every time.
Push hard and when you feel weak start pushing harder *BUT* listen to this if nothing else that I type, never lose sight of what will make you whole. I thought that I did it with an engineering degree in aerospace but in the meantime I ran out of energy for the woman I loved. She left me and died 2 months later in a car accident. All the degrees and accolades will never bring my love back to me. Stay strong young lad but focused.
Growing up I always wanted to attend an Ivy League school. People said I couldn’t do it. I worked hard and kept my head down and got to work. Studied hard and got the help when needed. Now I am Brown University class of 2023. Anything is possible with a little hope and will power!!
I don't know if its the journey he traveled to get there or the music playing when he reads the letter, but every time I watch this part, its like someone is cutting onions in here
After years and years of hard work, heartbreaks, sleepless nights and frustration, this was my reaction when I got accepted to Penn State. My dream school and goal since I was a little boy. I thank god everyday for the opportunity to go to such an amazing school and the ability to study there. Thank you god, thank you. WE ARE
I really can understand this scene a little better now. For a year, I took this test for my teaching certification and failed. Last night, I got my results back from the test in December and I passed. It feels so good to finally pass and show everyone who doubted me I did it!
There is nothing more satisfying than telling those who told you it couldn’t be done, that YOU made it. When I was admitted to college I told my HS counselor and he told me: “You’ll drop out” I graduated with my BS and MS and made sure to take those two degrees to his office and rub it in his face. He smirked and said good job.
MY FAVORITE SCENE of all time...I went through this when applying to Ph.D programs... I wish the full clips with all of his rejections were included, beginning with the priest's following statement: "...in 35 years of religious studies, I have only two, cold hard incontrovertible facts...There is a God, and I'm not him....." EPIC movie.
I always found that clip funny, because I think the wise Father helped Rudy on that final application -- he just wanted to make sure the kid held course and kept the faith in his work ethic and himself. Rudy did everything he could, and I truly think Father put in a good word for him.
A lot of hard work, and a little nudging from a higher authority always helps. Remember when I read my acceptance letter. I was a baseball player, but by no means a blue chip prospect, went to JUCO for two years and studied my ass off, just like I did in high school, played ball a couple more years. Got acceptance to a fantastic civil engineering school, and I read it and went quiet for a minute. My Mom was there and my Stepdad, I looked up at them and said with a smile, "I got in." I won't say the school but, I have family ties to it, and it is very tough academically. When I called my Dad to tell him, he was floored and estatic. Never tried to steer me one way or the other, but it worked out I was going to his alma mater (soon to be our alma mater), a team he had me rooting for growing up and now I got to be part of first hand. Was never the big college jock like he was, but us engineers had ways of competing just the same, and it was all a great ride.
This movie is so inspiring I just graduated from Purdue University with a Masters degree 📜 on May 16 2022. Ever since I graduated, I have been telling people about my diploma. Thanks Rudy and Purdue University
This scenes means a lot to me. I've dreamed of going to medical school for a long time, especially in the MD PhD program. I went through all the interviews and was wait listed on each program. I had to adjust and apply to graduate school instead as my second choice. I received a full scholarship and was about to go into graduate school fulltime. However, I received a single line message one day after shadowing in surgery and falling asleep in class that said I got accepted. This scene was pretty much how I reacted.
The greatest power we all can have is believing what you believe. Believing in yourself! It may look crazy to other people, but in order to be great or achieve something, you have to stand out from other people.
This is such an inspiration. The days that I don't feel like studying I just watch Rudy clips. After that I feel like studying all day. I am 22 and just graduated with my associates. I plan on transferring in January to the university. I am scared because I am going 11 hours away from home. Everyone is telling me that I am crazy for going because everyone I know wants to stay close to home. Rudy has helped me get the courage to do this.
There is more truth to this movie (and moves like The Rookie) than one will ever realize. If you really really want something bad enough in life - your heart, passion and drive can make up for a lot of what you do not have in skill and can make it happen. Never ever give up if it's in your heart - and of course prayers to The Lord and Mary help.
fought for two years to get into my masters program!! it was rough......before I wanted to pursue going back to school I had no idea what I wanted to do......first...i failed an interview for UW.....2nd i got into a different school but didnt pass all of my placement tests in time to start.....I got into Seattle U but didnt pass my ONE MORE TEST intime.....forcing me to delay from spring to fall.....I nearly quit.........but decided to give that test another shot......I FINALLY PASSED and will start next week......I took one of those key tests 17 TIMES!!!! AND FINALLY DID IT!!! NEVER QUIT!!!
The real story was that he made it to and graduated from Notre Dame with a learning disability. The tackle - or half tackle, really - of the Georgia Tech quarterback was not actually the pinnacle of his time there. No players turned their jerseys in to pressure Dan Divine to put him in the game. The was very limited chanting of his name. It was quite an inspiring story, but it wasn’t centered on football.
I'm a Penn State fan, who was raised to hate Notre Dame because my Dad is a Michigan fan. . . And this is still my favorite sports movie ever, and despite always rooting against Notre Dame, I seriously love that school's culture and history.
@@bradthompson5383 You are Truly blessed, no doubt about that. But when English isn't your first language and to that you add dyslexia. And being a migrant worker of the fields of Cucumber and Tomato. Then things may level. I love my Education. String Theory, The Standard Model. Look into it. Opens a whole Universe of thought and possibilities
i have tried 3 times already to get admitted to sports university, i have always loved sports but there was always someone telling me i was too small, too short, too light not athletic enough etc. when rudy said "my whole life people have told me what i can do and what can't do" it choked me up - my dad says i'm wasting my time training - in september i got the testing again, i will prove everyone wrong and i will show my dad the certificate just like he did ! NEVER give up on your dreams
Just an update in case anyone is wondering: TheAverageSavage333 did indeed end up getting into a Sports University. Sadly, before the semester started, his dad put him through a wood chipper.
It gets emotional just to watch this at RUclips. When I heard that Sean Astin had been cast as Samwise Gamgee, I went back in my mind to this scene from RUDY and Sean's portrayal of this character who, with odds stacked against him, refuses to give up and thought, "Yes... yes! That's a fine choice!" Just as important to this scene, I feel, is the very moving orchestral score by the late great Jerry Goldsmith. Movie magic.
Did anybody else get a little choked up when he was reading that letter? The first time I saw that movie I did get a little misty-eyed. Because I know how it is work your ass off or something and people telling you you can't do it and then you accomplish it.
This scene has gotten so many people to achieve great things...based on a real individuals accomplishments...never give up....hard work...perseverance....and u can accomplish anything
I think the best part is going back and showing his dad. Theres nothing wrong with being a Ruetinger Theres no lie to thatm. Rudy wanted more though and when he got that he wanted to share it with his family Thats special stuff man special stuff
When I was a kid, it was my greatest dream to go to Furman University and play football. I had issues similar to Rudy that made me struggle in school, and although I was big, I didn't have much athletic ability. But I got excellent recommendations from teachers, closed out my high school senior year with much better grades, and busted ass trying to get in. I'll never forget the day I got my acceptance, much like Rudy, I cried, my parents cried, it was incredible.
I remember seeing this in Jr. high w/ my best friend, both football players and good catholic boy ND fans, and both of us had tears just flowing like a faucet at this part. Seems so long ago...and like it was just yesterday😊 (he went on to play safety for Army)
I left college in 1995 and had failed my last class. For 20 years people ridiculed me and told me one class short means i was not college educated. 3 years ago I finished that class and graduated. Now I am about to declare my graduation for my masters degree and with nearly a 4.0.....if you work hard.....and believe.....Dreams come true.
Maybe the best part of this entire movie was rudy reading that letter of acceptance! His last chance to get in to Notre Dame... Great scene! And then taking the letter to his dad, that was great too!!!!!
I'm going to keep watching this until the day I get accepted to the University of Texas A&M, I don't care what obstacle lay ahead I'm going to make my dream come true
Like Rudy, I am striding to work hard and try to make it into either of my 5 dream schools, Stanford, University of Washington, Seattle Pacific University, University of Idaho, and Grand Canyon University. (Update: I signed with seattle pacific university with their cross country and track team)
Over 22 years ago i sat in my small living room at 2 a.m. after working an evening shift at my dead end job. I watched this movie while my wife and kids slept in an even smaller bedroom. It inspired me to get off my ass and change my situation instead of complain about it. It forever changed our lives for the better.
Any updates how’s the progress going?
Me too. Almost an identical story
Thumbs Up If you believe Sean Astin was robbed of an Oscar nomination
Oh yes. He should've been nominated for Return of the King as well.
What movies got nominated that year?
That’s a very very tough argument. That year was so freaking stacked....
@@orangefox1231 true every year was stacked back then. If Tom Hanks won for philadelphia and forrest gump back to back, Sean astin was not getting nominated for this lol. Though his performance was very good.
@@bbryant9455 I've personally seen 4/5 of the nominating performances. Hanks in Philadephia, Liam Neeson in Schindler's List which would've gotten my vote, Lawrence Fishburne as Ike Turner in What's Love Got to Do With It which scared the shit out of me with how cold and soulless he played that role. Then Daniel Day-Lewis was pretty impressive "In the Name of the Father." The first three I could not replace with Rudy. I'd have to re-watch In the Name of the Father and then see Anthony Hopkins in The Remains of the Day. But all those roles required a more dramatic a more conflicted or more morose character. Plus Hollywood isn't very big on super motivational or sports movies. But he might've made my top 5 performances if I was a voter.
That moment when he tears up and says "Oh Thank God" keeps me working hard toward my goals.
Very blessed to say that today I felt like Rudy. I’ve been accepted to the school of my dreams. After hard work and dedication I have been accepted to the university of Michigan.
Congratulations!!
You go!!!! Never give up! Now the real work begins
GO BLUE
Go Blue! Congrats!
Go Blue!! ❤️💪🏾
"Ever since I was a kid I wanted to go to school here. Ever since I was a kid, everyone said it couldn't be done. My whole life people have been telling me what I could do and couldn't do. I've always listened to them; believed in what they said.
I don't want to do that anymore"
Epic.
sounds like an every man. so relatable.
DON'T BELIEVE THE LIES. DON'T BELIEVE THE NAY SAYERS.
Hate people who read the script fuck off
We should all pursuit those things we want to do for ourselves, not what OTHERS want for us. Thank you, Mr. Rudy, for showing us the way to live by that.
Reading this breaks a tear every time
Love how the priest's expression changes when Rudy gives the speech about people telling him what he could and couldn't do. He was like... "damn, this guy's serious. He might not be brilliant, but he's going to work his ass off."
All you need is to hear is that word "approved" and the tears start flowing.
Every. Single. Time.
I WAS SOBBING
YES!!! Sends me right over the cliff 😂
@@andrayaanderson8489 balling like a baby n the 🍿.
Got to have a dream
This guy has been the source of my inspiration, well him & the man upstairs. For 15 years I fought hurdles & life itself to get back into school. I just graduated my 2 year school with an associates & am going to transfer to CLEMSON in 5 days!!! NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER QUIT, NEVER LOSE HOPE!!!!! If a jack wagon like ME can do it ANYONE can!
You're the man Jason
A Clemson Tiger, eh? Awesome! Congrats!
Jason R Congrats, man. Movies like this and people like you fuel the inspiration I need to find a job.
yo straight up, this was the coolest comment ive seen on youtube. So much negativity and your comment is so positive. COngrats buddy
You're o jack wagon brother, you are special and have a great purpose in this
Iife :)
Ned Beatty (Rudy's father) has passed away today. He was a wonderful character actor, and I really enjoyed his performance in this. RIP Ned, and thank you for all the enjoyable performances...
The guy he’s portraying came in to my middle school shortly after this movie was released and gave a speech and our auditorium. We watch the movie together and then he gave his speech. It was the most inspiring moment of my life. I am overly grateful to this man. Changed my life. I’m 41 years old now and I feel that it changed my life forever. For the better.
When I passed my ASVAB test to enlist in the US Army after 7 months studying! Leave for basic close to 50 days. Never forgot the day I passed.
@PFC Anthony Cook
Way to go!! How ya doing so far??
And thanks so much for your service.
@@VredesStall doing good! Tomorrow will mark 20 months of service.
That bench in real life should have a statue of Rudy holding the approval letter
As he's reading the acceptance letter out loud he's crying of joy, but I can't help but tear up with him.
This clip always gets me because I remember how I felt when I got my acceptance letter to Notre Dame. It was the only school I applied to. Jerry Goldsmith--a USC man--captures the relief, the angst, the elation *perfectly* in his gorgeous score.
I hear Notre Dame is a good school. This movie inspired me to look at grad programs there
Congrats! Notice the books open up when he opens up the letter! Great scene!
i remember telling my dad I was going to Purdue..even though i had a full ride academic at New Mexico St.. He said ok you can pay for it. This movie always reminds me of that struggle. he dropped me off and drove away. I worked full time and paid for it myself. took years to mend that fence with him
Much love fellow domer! I love y’all!
The minute I graduated with an associates and bachelors degree in aviation science and aviation management double major from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology class of 2014 I saw this scene and it made me cry that I could do it and nobody couldn't tell that I could. When I was in grade school all the way to high school I was in special education and my teachers and my friends parents said to my parents your son is in special education he can't go to college he will not be prepared, those words affected my parents and me. So now I finished college and nobody can't tell me otherwise .
That's very inspiring bro ! I was in the same boat all threw school and told the exact same thing and now I own a large chain of Business's . Good luck
I have a similar story. After my parents divorced when I was 12, all the dumb female teachers one day said I had adhd because I was always day dreaming in class. Yeah...my mom and dad just divorced, I was sad and angry. I was thinking about the good times that would never happen again. So, I get put in the adhd/add special needs class. Immediately I am singled out and picked on for being a minority. Roughest, shittiest 5 years of my life. We never learned anything new, we were always treated like retarded problem children. Some of those racist fucks really did have mental issues. Most of those guys are now in prison because the special needs add/adhd class sets you up for failure later in life. They dont get you ready for college or help get you in any interesting classes/electives. Anyway, 5 years of that and I wasn't learning anything and I was constantly fighting to defend myself. Sophmore year in HS the teachers went on strike. I just gave up after that. I stopped going to school. Years later I earned my HS diploma thru night school. Did a stint in the army for a decade. After I left the army, I earned both my Associates and Bachelors in Criminal Justice. It was a big deal for me to graduate from college and my family couldn't have been more proud of me on graduation day. Graduating from college was a big fuck you to everyone who always told me that I'd grow up to be a loser or was too stupid to go to college. I got the last laugh.
Charles S. Dutton sas "Fortune" and Robert Prosky as "Father Cavanaugh" were absolutely wonderful!
Hey I gotta do
They are both great in anything they do.
I still tear up when I think of this moment. My father was an autoworker, and my grandfather before him. I was the first in my family to go to college. I only applied to Northeastern and it was there for Athletic Training or go into the Air Force. I will never forget getting that acceptance letter.
This scene touches me everytime. I feel for him.
I love the part at the end here.
"My son's going to Notre Dame."
Even better when his Dad announces it to the whole work crew.
watched this with my wife when she got her ivy league masters. we both cried. what a beautiful clip.
Always loved how the book on the bench next to him blows open while he's opening the envelope, wonderful example of "foreshadowing", although admittedly it happened almost immediately afterwards! Tremendously moving scene, so many emotions wonderfully captured by Sean Astin and the score, which is a first ballot HOFamer.
This film needs to be shown to every high school seniors knowing that going to community college is a second chance in achieving your goals.
Absolutely.
I can attest, had good grades but wanted to keep playing a little ball, maybe develop into a better big college prospect and I tried to do that, however if you let your grades slip, and want to work your resume up as you transition to college life, it's a huge stepping stone...and cheaper, trust me, take it, being in one place for 4 to 5 years can be cumbersome, it's good to work your way up to that grand finale of education. Heck, after your undergrad years, there are advanced degrees you can go after - go through the whole process over again if you're good enough! - just study something useful!
That look on Rudys face when he says " I did it"
This story is the best of America. So many stories I hope we let get the light shined on.
That "oh thank god" is one of the realest bits of acting in a movie, ever, imo. Call me crazy but its excellent acting and an excellent job at conveying overwhelming emotion.
Sean did such a great job in this role. Totally believable --- it was easy to be on his side from the very beginning. The scene on the bench in front of Moreau Hall is pretty powerful, especially after he's already received three rejection letters before he finally makes it.
+Noe Berengena and didnt he get accepted on his very last chance to get in? that adds to the feels too
Few know that is Moreau, but it's the only place they could adequately film things during autumn, as the rest of the campus is full of students.
On another note, and knowing this as my brother did the Holy Cross/ND thing, Notre Dame *typically* requires Holy Cross students to do two years before serious consideration for acceptance. Rudy likely knew this, but cinema plays up the tension of each rejection.
That is the point that chokes me up. He knows he will never play. The only way to be a part of team is getting into school.
Watching this every day till I get into Notre Dame.
You got this
Honestly when Rudy cried, I cried. For the longest time I wanted to go to Notre Dame like my dad (MBA class of 1976... so he was at _the_ game, though he barely remembers it, and my mom knows for sure she missed the play because she worked in the bookstore) but it just never seemed to work out. Though nobody's ever TOO old to go to a school... but with my grades to date, it's kind of a long shot.
See my post above. If you need a professional degree and Notre Dame has it at the price you're willing to pay who says you can't officially be a Domer? Plus, there are non-Domers nationwide, so I don't see the issue of you cheering on the Irish till you die. If there's one thing about US sports it's that anyone can cheer on any team.
Exactly. I'm not dismissing the dream, just acknowledging it'll take some work, and in the meantime I'm going to keep on rooting for Notre Dame just because I can. It's not like I'm gonna be going to Miami or USC, anyway. (Even if I wanted to they don't offer anything I need that Notre Dame or some other schools don't.)
At minimum you still got to wonder and dream about it
This is why never give up on your dreams and don't let no one tell you it's not possible!
This movie has inspired me so much I have no thoughts on attending Notre Dame I'm almost 39 years old but this movie has given me my dreams Notre Dame men's basketball has been my passion since I was 23 years old for 16 years I've seen it at the best of times and worst of times Rudy has taught me what life is really about dreams and never giving up. This movie is great it still inspires me everyday to never ever quit.
1:33 That's a very emotional moment for anybody that has been accepted to any university.
only to get a degree. DE - down,away,from GREE - grade hmmmm
I didn't get into my dream university in my undergraduate years, but I aimed for it for my masters. I got in. I just went to my first "official" football game as a student (went to a few when I wasn't) - it was awesome.
So true JL. I remembered when I've received my acceptance letter to attend the University at Albany. I posted a selfie of me with the acceptance letter and posted it on Facebook. One of the best moments of my life. Up there with the birth of my son and graduating from college.
I remember when I got accepted to Texas A&M University in College Station and yes very emotional!!!!!!
@@rollingdudes8859 Whoop!
Rudy has given me so much Confidence. now I’m a starter in football. I play offense defense and special teams. thank you Rudy for helping me not to give up. and you should not either.
I didn't go to college for 33 years after I graduated from high school because my grades weren't good enough to get a ROTC scholarship (I wanted to go into the military as an officer). I spent 5 years in the military as an enlisted man and 20+ years working for the federal government. After I quit my job and wasn't working, my wife talked me into applying for community college even though she knew I would have trouble with math (I know, I'm Asian and I'm not good at math, go figure.) It took me 3 years to graduate from community college but I ground through and stayed the course. I graduated from community college and transferred to the University at Albany in 2015 and graduated two years later with a BA in History. I want to eventually go to graduate school to earn my Masters and my Ph.D. If it wasn't for my wonderful wife, I wouldn't have earned my degree. I can understand where Rudy was coming from.
George Tunstill Way to go George. Keep it up and strive to get what you want!
My grandfather was a graduate of Notre Dame. When he got sick with Alzheimer’s- we would play Rudy for him on the TV. Even when it got to the point he hardly recognized us or anything else going on in the world- whenever this scene comes on that Rudy got into the school, he would always cry. Every time.
Watch this video everyday and going to keep doing it until I get accepted to Stanford Law School
How's studying so far?
Charlie C I'm going to graduate before the fall if I have to, I will graduate in 2017
Charlie C pretty good averaging a 3.0 . I'm in my third year in UCR thinking of transferring to another UC. Double majoring rn just two more years
Push hard and when you feel weak start pushing harder *BUT* listen to this if nothing else that I type, never lose sight of what will make you whole. I thought that I did it with an engineering degree in aerospace but in the meantime I ran out of energy for the woman I loved. She left me and died 2 months later in a car accident. All the degrees and accolades will never bring my love back to me. Stay strong young lad but focused.
Might want to study a little more instead of watching Rudy. Stanford is tough to get into.
Growing up I always wanted to attend an Ivy League school. People said I couldn’t do it. I worked hard and kept my head down and got to work. Studied hard and got the help when needed. Now I am Brown University class of 2023. Anything is possible with a little hope and will power!!
Love this movie. I feel like you can't appreciate this scene without seeing everything he went through before.
Never fails to make me tear up 😭 for good reason, of course. But damn, it's every time I watch this move haha
There is nothing like achieving something when you work hard for it.
I don't know if its the journey he traveled to get there or the music playing when he reads the letter, but every time I watch this part, its like someone is cutting onions in here
After years and years of hard work, heartbreaks, sleepless nights and frustration, this was my reaction when I got accepted to Penn State. My dream school and goal since I was a little boy. I thank god everyday for the opportunity to go to such an amazing school and the ability to study there. Thank you god, thank you. WE ARE
What a good Priest. I firmly believe the Priest got Rudy admitted to Notre Dame.
This movie's so inspiring, I don't care if it's not completely real. This can motivate you to do anything and I just got into Notre Dame!
I really can understand this scene a little better now. For a year, I took this test for my teaching certification and failed. Last night, I got my results back from the test in December and I passed. It feels so good to finally pass and show everyone who doubted me I did it!
There is nothing more satisfying than telling those who told you it couldn’t be done, that YOU made it. When I was admitted to college I told my HS counselor and he told me: “You’ll drop out” I graduated with my BS and MS and made sure to take those two degrees to his office and rub it in his face. He smirked and said good job.
MY FAVORITE SCENE of all time...I went through this when applying to Ph.D programs...
I wish the full clips with all of his rejections were included, beginning with the priest's following statement:
"...in 35 years of religious studies, I have only two, cold hard incontrovertible facts...There is a God, and I'm not him....." EPIC movie.
I always found that clip funny, because I think the wise Father helped Rudy on that final application -- he just wanted to make sure the kid held course and kept the faith in his work ethic and himself. Rudy did everything he could, and I truly think Father put in a good word for him.
This is one of the most inspiring movies ever.
Frank at the end of the movie: "You only had one sack, big deal Rudy."
every time i watch Rudy and Hoosiers my life is god again.
Rudy and Toy Soldiers are my fav.
A lot of hard work, and a little nudging from a higher authority always helps.
Remember when I read my acceptance letter. I was a baseball player, but by no means a blue chip prospect, went to JUCO for two years and studied my ass off, just like I did in high school, played ball a couple more years. Got acceptance to a fantastic civil engineering school, and I read it and went quiet for a minute. My Mom was there and my Stepdad, I looked up at them and said with a smile, "I got in." I won't say the school but, I have family ties to it, and it is very tough academically. When I called my Dad to tell him, he was floored and estatic. Never tried to steer me one way or the other, but it worked out I was going to his alma mater (soon to be our alma mater), a team he had me rooting for growing up and now I got to be part of first hand. Was never the big college jock like he was, but us engineers had ways of competing just the same, and it was all a great ride.
I liked how the first thing his dad said was "What's wrong?" Good concerned parent.
You got to love how when Rudy slowly revealed that he was accepted to Notre Dame the camera slowly pans over and gives us a view of Notre Dame College
I wish the scene from opening the letter was released on the soundtrack. Great emotional scene, RIP Jerry Goldsmith.
This movie is so inspiring I just graduated from Purdue University with a Masters degree 📜 on May 16 2022. Ever since I graduated, I have been telling people about my diploma. Thanks Rudy and Purdue University
This scenes means a lot to me. I've dreamed of going to medical school for a long time, especially in the MD PhD program. I went through all the interviews and was wait listed on each program. I had to adjust and apply to graduate school instead as my second choice. I received a full scholarship and was about to go into graduate school fulltime. However, I received a single line message one day after shadowing in surgery and falling asleep in class that said I got accepted. This scene was pretty much how I reacted.
My dad and I love this movie so much. It’s so important to never give up on your dreams. Work hard, be like Rudy. 👍❤️
Ned Beatty really plays that scene well! You can feel the characters pride.
I remember this being the only movie that made me cry as a kid.
The greatest power we all can have is believing what you believe. Believing in yourself! It may look crazy to other people, but in order to be great or achieve something, you have to stand out from other people.
This is such an inspiration. The days that I don't feel like studying I just watch Rudy clips. After that I feel like studying all day. I am 22 and just graduated with my associates. I plan on transferring in January to the university. I am scared because I am going 11 hours away from home. Everyone is telling me that I am crazy for going because everyone I know wants to stay close to home. Rudy has helped me get the courage to do this.
I cried the first time I saw this scene. I wish JG released this on the soundtrack!!!
I love this movie...bigman, I agree!!! when he opens that letter, that's so fantastic!!!
“My son is going to Notre Dane!”
0:06 "Ya know Pepper, ya can't polish a turd!"
Hahahahaha
First person he showed it to was his father, awesome scene, made him proud for his accomplishment
If your every went after anything in your life AND GOT IT you know how this feels
I love the beginning part when he talks to the priest.... he has so much determination in his voice
If this isn’t the definition of perseverance, I don’t know what is. What a memorable moment.
I love how he kept applying and despite being turned down, he got in
Best part of the movie in my opinion. Realizing a dream causes a reaction like he showed when he read the letter, the rest was just a bonus.
There is more truth to this movie (and moves like The Rookie) than one will ever realize. If you really really want something bad enough in life - your heart, passion and drive can make up for a lot of what you do not have in skill and can make it happen. Never ever give up if it's in your heart - and of course prayers to The Lord and Mary help.
fought for two years to get into my masters program!! it was rough......before I wanted to pursue going back to school I had no idea what I wanted to do......first...i failed an interview for UW.....2nd i got into a different school but didnt pass all of my placement tests in time to start.....I got into Seattle U but didnt pass my ONE MORE TEST intime.....forcing me to delay from spring to fall.....I nearly quit.........but decided to give that test another shot......I FINALLY PASSED and will start next week......I took one of those key tests 17 TIMES!!!! AND FINALLY DID IT!!! NEVER QUIT!!!
SonicsJoe2013 Great job! Your persistence and determination will get you far in life!
My parents and I cried watching this scene! So emotional
"it's my time at Notre Dame, right here"
The real story was that he made it to and graduated from Notre Dame with a learning disability.
The tackle - or half tackle, really - of the Georgia Tech quarterback was not actually the pinnacle of his time there. No players turned their jerseys in to pressure Dan Divine to put him in the game. The was very limited chanting of his name.
It was quite an inspiring story, but it wasn’t centered on football.
I'm a Penn State fan, who was raised to hate Notre Dame because my Dad is a Michigan fan. . . And this is still my favorite sports movie ever, and despite always rooting against Notre Dame, I seriously love that school's culture and history.
I felt that very same emotion :') when I got accepted to Purdue University. Boiler Up!
That's a great school, be proud and btfu!
@@bradthompson5383 You are Truly blessed, no doubt about that.
But when English isn't your first language and to that you add dyslexia. And being a migrant worker of the fields of Cucumber and Tomato. Then things may level.
I love my Education. String Theory, The Standard Model. Look into it.
Opens a whole Universe of thought and possibilities
i have tried 3 times already to get admitted to sports university, i have always loved sports but there was always someone telling me i was too small, too short, too light not athletic enough etc. when rudy said "my whole life people have told me what i can do and what can't do" it choked me up - my dad says i'm wasting my time training - in september i got the testing again, i will prove everyone wrong and i will show my dad the certificate just like he did ! NEVER give up on your dreams
Just an update in case anyone is wondering: TheAverageSavage333 did indeed end up getting into a Sports University. Sadly, before the semester started, his dad put him through a wood chipper.
It gets emotional just to watch this at RUclips. When I heard that Sean Astin had been cast as Samwise Gamgee, I went back in my mind to this scene from RUDY and Sean's portrayal of this character who, with odds stacked against him, refuses to give up and thought, "Yes... yes! That's a fine choice!" Just as important to this scene, I feel, is the very moving orchestral score by the late great Jerry Goldsmith. Movie magic.
Did anybody else get a little choked up when he was reading that letter? The first time I saw that movie I did get a little misty-eyed. Because I know how it is work your ass off or something and people telling you you can't do it and then you accomplish it.
This scene has gotten so many people to achieve great things...based on a real individuals accomplishments...never give up....hard work...perseverance....and u can accomplish anything
I think the best part is going back and showing his dad.
Theres nothing wrong with being a Ruetinger
Theres no lie to thatm. Rudy wanted more though and when he got that he wanted to share it with his family
Thats special stuff man special stuff
Rudy Rudy Rudy
one of my favorite movies ever and GOAT sports movie
When I was a kid, it was my greatest dream to go to Furman University and play football. I had issues similar to Rudy that made me struggle in school, and although I was big, I didn't have much athletic ability. But I got excellent recommendations from teachers, closed out my high school senior year with much better grades, and busted ass trying to get in. I'll never forget the day I got my acceptance, much like Rudy, I cried, my parents cried, it was incredible.
Thought of this scene every time I looked at end of semester grades. Always thought “this will be the year that I flunk out”
I remember seeing this in Jr. high w/ my best friend, both football players and good catholic boy ND fans, and both of us had tears just flowing like a faucet at this part. Seems so long ago...and like it was just yesterday😊 (he went on to play safety for Army)
favorite scene in the movie!
THANKS FOR THIS!!
"I did it." Someone must be peeling onions.
I love love love love this movie
RIP Ned Beatty.
I left college in 1995 and had failed my last class. For 20 years people ridiculed me and told me one class short means i was not college educated.
3 years ago I finished that class and graduated. Now I am about to declare my graduation for my masters degree and with nearly a 4.0.....if you work hard.....and believe.....Dreams come true.
This was my favorite scene in the whole movie when he finds that he gets accepted. This beats any of the football scenes.
The camera move here is brilliant. At 1:46 he opens the letter - and as it cranes over him as he gains acceptance, ND comes into view on the Horizon.
I don’t care who you are .. No One can watch this without crying
For everyone who ever had a dream. GREAT flick. Especially when is lighting ALL the votive candles.
Maybe the best part of this entire movie was rudy reading that letter of acceptance! His last chance to get in to Notre Dame... Great scene! And then taking the letter to his dad, that was great too!!!!!
I'm going to keep watching this until the day I get accepted to the University of Texas A&M, I don't care what obstacle lay ahead I'm going to make my dream come true
The Young Historian The first thing you need to know is that it's Texas A&M University!
I had obstacls getting into Texas A&M University but I finally did it and I graduated from Texas A&M too!!!!!
Like Rudy, I am striding to work hard and try to make it into either of my 5 dream schools, Stanford, University of Washington, Seattle Pacific University, University of Idaho, and Grand Canyon University.
(Update: I signed with seattle pacific university with their cross country and track team)