Sean Astin stars as a youngster who dreams of enrolling at a college famous for producing footballing stars and battles to win a place with help from a kindly gardener - despite his apparent lack of athletic and academic prowess. Average drama based on a true story, also starring Ned Beatty and Charles S Dutton.

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.