I've Been Ready for This My Whole Life - Rudy (7/8) Movie CLIP (1993) HD

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CLIP DESCRIPTION:
The team wants Rudy (Sean Astin) to lead them out onto the field for the final game of the season.
FILM DESCRIPTION:
A young man learns to let nothing stop him from realizing his ambitions in this drama, based on a true story. Ever since he was a little boy, Rudy Ruettiger (Sean Astin) has dreamed of attending Notre Dame University, and playing on the Fighting Irish football team. However, Rudy's dream doesn't seem very practical; Daniel (Ned Beatty), his father, works in a steel mill and can ill afford to send his son to Notre Dame, while Rudy's grades are not especially impressive, and standing a shade over five feet tall and weighing a little over 100 pounds, Rudy is hardly built for the gridiron. However, with the help of Father Cavanaugh (Robert Prosky), a sympathetic priest, Rudy is admitted to nearby Holy Cross, and in his junior year manages to squeak into Notre Dame as a transfer student. Rudy works as an assistant to the football stadium's groundskeeper, Fortune (Charles S. Dutton), to pay his tuition (often sleeping in Fortune's office since he can't afford a room), studies diligently, and appears at tryouts for the football team. Rudy is made a member of the practice team, which means he's little more than a human tackling dummy, but Coach Ara Parseghian (Jason Miller) is impressed with Rudy's devotion and determination, and pledges that he'll allow him to dress for one game before he graduates, so his name can be recorded as an official member of the team. However, the arrival of a new coach and a tough season that allows for few unnecessary players may put a stop to Rudy's dreams within sight of the finish line. Rudy also stars Jon Favreau, Lili Taylor, and Scott Benjaminson.
CREDITS:
TM & © Sony (1993)
Cast: Sean Astin, Ned Beatty, Charles S. Dutton, Jon Favreau, Chelcie Ross
Director: David Anspaugh
Producers: Robert N. Fried, Jeffrey I. Friedman, Lee R. Mayes, Alan J. Mintz, Angelo Pizzo, Cary Woods, Richard J. Zinman
Screenwriter: Angelo Pizzo
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[@pepsiguy52883]

The janitor was my favorite character. He taught rudy don’t make the same mistakes i did and hard work pays off

[@snoopyshine]

Best sports movie moment ever once he sees the groundskeeper as he runs out the tunnel. Dreams do come true!

[@rr7firefly]

"No excuses! Do the work!" A great mantra for everyone who believes in excellence.

[@ealemann8466]

What an incredible feeling Rudy Reuttiger must've felt running through the tunnel and onto the field. A culmination of a dream...he lived it.

[@davidbagley1783]

Awesome

[@RBSmada]

Yeah he didn't make the dress list so he threw a fit and everyone felt sorry for him.

[@ealemann8466]

@@RBSmada Yeah, if it even happened at all. Weren't Montana and Golic on that team, too?

[@RBSmada]

@@ealemann8466 Montana was he wasn't the starter though I don't think

[@Steveman27]

@@RBSmada Wouldn't you have been mad if you didn't get to play for the vast majority of the game?

[@lrob5657]

The look they gave each other in the tunnel required no words to explain what they were both thinking and feeling at that moment

[@rickb.284]

Sitting here , watching this clip on Wed. 2-12-2020, seen this part a million times, and the lump in my throat gets bigger and bigger...every time I watch it, and I'm 63. Just a great movie..

[@rr7firefly]

It's not unlike Luke Skywalker fulfilling his destiny.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Rudy made them all realize how truly proud they should be and he brought the best out of them on and off the field.

[@paddydoublems]

I always get a lump in my throat when he says, "I've been ready for this my whole life".

[@fortminor85]

+Pat Mccurry "Then you take us out on the field."

[@deadendfriends1975]

Because it's genuine.

[@dennistowle8212]

...and, then, Rudy looks ahead and sees Fortune... and, they both smile as they look at one another. And, then, the tears begin welling up in my eyes... 🥲 This is an extremely happy, proud and emotional moment for both men. I ❤ this moment! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ytctxz]

45!!! 45!!! I know him!!! 👌

[@sueprice3315]

@@dennistowle8212 I really love how a smile comes over Rudy's face. . .and then they show he and Fortune are looking at each other.

[@lelandmcintyre283]

What is so great about this movie is that it was based on true events. This young man was so intent on making his dream a reality he was going to do what ever it took. I have watched this scene many times and puts a lump in my throat great movie.

[@danielsurman4669]

have you listen to Dan R on how he got the movie made? That is in itself a movie in the making...

[@JoeBoone82]

@@danielsurman4669 link to that?

[@JoeBoone82]

If you have never been to the campus, a game, or mass after game... I highly recommend all 3. It's an incredible place. I have only been twice, but looking forward to the day our son is old enough to take up there.

[@dustincarpenter1605]

Everyone needs a friend as excited for your success as much as Jon favreau was for Rudy.

[@rr7firefly]

I usually get a lump in my throat when he yells, "Who's the wild man now?"

[@dr.christopherdiaz4473]

IDK about y'all, but when I saw Roc waiting for Rudy at that game...I cried like a baby.

[@donarthiazi2443]

Oh please 🙄🙄

[@Jwitz529]

As a lifelong Michigan fan, this movie is one of my favorites. I love it.

[@donarthiazi2443]

I always like when Michigan and Notre Dame play each other... at halftime each school's band respectfully plays the other school's fight song in front of where its fans are seated. One of those things that makes college football so special. _(I wonder if Woody Hayes would have allowed that? lol)_

[@rickscott4717]

One of the most inspiring movies I ever watched growing up. They used to show us this in High School during the last days of the school year when we had nothing else to do. When I first watched this back in Elementary school it is what got me into Football.

[@mattjensen8759]

He did it! He finally did it! He said he'd run out of the tunnel and by golly he did...even Rudy didn't expect to play but I'll bet that HAD to be a thrill for him! Yay Rudy!! Go Irish!!!!

[@JaviEsco99]

If this scene doesn’t give you chills I don’t know what to tell you about your spirit. YOU TAKE US OUT ON THE FIELD!

[@Doomthulsa]

I loved this movie as a kid (who didn't) but now as a 40 year old man. I find this movie to be more than a movie... it's something special. It will make the hardest and roughest people I know cry like a baby. Such an amazing achievement.

[@AdioAsh]

As a black man I feel so proud that the director had the presence of mind in 1993 to cast men of color as the strongest characters who undoubtedly had Rudys back no matter what.

[@meemresh]

Great observation

[@erickh82082]

Charles is one of the best actors ever 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@AdioAsh]

Mark A. I’m not sure you get it but thanks for that information.

[@RTD3]

Rudy had lots of friends of many colors during his college career. He is the American story along with his friends.

[@soonermagic24]

I wish the janitor was white

[@MeredithAnne88]

When I walked into the arena on graduation day, this is how I felt. It was like time stood still. Such an amazing moment.

[@rr7firefly]

You went to Notre Dame? Was your graduation at the Convocation Center?

[@MeredithAnne88]

@@rr7firefly I graduated from Eastern Michigan University. But this scene is what I thought of the moment my classmates and I walked into the arena.

[@r.l.sturgeonmoore7475]

1:27 the guy behind the parents and brother is the real Rudy

[@fredziffel3430]

Rudy's teammates literally love him.

[@TheBeefTrain]

This movie is one of the 4 times in life a man is allowed to cry.

[@joakimberg7897]

The other three are?

[@mattjensen8759]

It's always exciting to see a college football team come on the field before a big game....I almost cry every time I watch this...especially with the Notre Dame victory march (the school song) playing as they come out

[@Weebs82589]

The real Rudy is right behind the dad and his brother. He's the one in the dark coat!

[@travis8592]

yup

[@coultergill7728]

The actual Rudy converted to the church I belong to

[@douglas61920]

I’ve seen this movie 50 times and never noticed that!

[@alrightythen3470]

Time stamp?

[@Weebs82589]

Alrighty then 1:28 he’s the one with his arms up

[@charliepruett1932]

Rudy can carry frodo up mount doom he damn sure can play some football!!

[@aronnemcsik]

Rudy carries Frodo from the Shire to the Mountine of Doom while tackleing orcs like no tomorrow PS: I understood the reference ;)

[@auman1662]

One amazing part is how Frank is actually excited to see his brother play after doubting him for years

[@vibingwithskeet]

Still don’t like his brother. He completely doubted him and teased him and made him feel low.

[@Hellosecsi]

@@vibingwithskeet in the end it doesn't matter. It wasn't his dream.

[@shawnsimmons4718]

@@vibingwithskeet He was projecting his own personal demons onto Rudy. People had high hopes for his brother from a skills standpoint and Frank didn't have what it took inside unlike Rudy who was the opposite. Frank just needed time to mature.

[@rodroller6634]

I’ve been so very lucky to have seen my share of games at this stadium, but watching Rudy take the field never gets old.

[@rr7firefly]

Those Saturday afternoons are like no others.

[@dawnwelch6579]

Damn, this makes my chest swell up with so much happy and pride...I sure get sniffly!

[@irishcole3516]

Love the scowl on the ND coaches faces as the Georgia Tech players were coming out..old school

[@steelcityvoice]

1:03 -- How much does Charles Dutton say in this short part with just his eyes and his smile?

[@thomasharkins4779]

They couldn't have picked any better of an actor for the part of Fortune, especially considering what Dutton had to go through to get his life on the right track.

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

@@thomasharkins4779 Uncle Phil could of been just as good in the role.

[@Cr1m1nalxInt3nt]

I didn't hear anything...should turn up the volume or use my earbuds? Maybe go in a quieter room?

[@chasedutton_3195]

My all time favorite movie I’m 16 now and have seen it atleast 500 times my dream is to do the same thing Rudy did but go on to play football for the Georgia bulldogs and as a kid and still now I always though it was cool cause I have the same last name as Charles Dutton

[@anthony77morris]

@@chasedutton_3195 man bro. Go chase your dreams. I was like just like Rudy but I ended up drafted. The sky is the limit.

[@tigerguy1013]

I’ve seen a lot of football movies in my life, but none are better than Rudy

[@Sameer-nj1en]

the best part is when Rudy sees the janitor

[@gdub454]

big time...and when he gives em the thumbs up..dammit..if that doesn't get me everytime..))

[@drumajor5465]

pistols ndpete exactly

[@Dreadandcircuses]

That's head groundskeeper, thank you very much!

[@mathieu5601]

Friday night

[@THEECYBERMACKIN]

He isnt the janitor azzhole

[@SnowyNightFlyer]

“Then you take us out on the field!” **chills**

[@scottdecker9115]

Love how the team captain Roland Steele took one for the team and let Rudy lead them onto the field. He was a great guy and really went to bat for him! 🙂

[@kmkah586]

I will love for all and he's so awesome such a great guy definitely one of my favorites

[@jongon0848]

I never noticed before, but Fortune is the only guy Rudy sees is watching him. His family and friends were there, but Rudy doesn't see them in the stands himself. I love that Rudy only sees Fortune there to see him play. Him being there meant the most to Rudy in the end.

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

God, I cry like a lil girl everytime I see this scene. Amazing story.

[@donarthiazi2443]

🙄

[@dennistowle8212]

Me, too. 🥲

[@ytctxz]

"I've been waiting for this my whole life " 👌

[@ytctxz]

"I've been ready for this my whole life" 👌

[@BrandoCalrissian82]

“Our Lady of Victory...PRAY FOR US!”

[@alexkrakowski8597]

Love it!

[@matthanf6126]

He deserved the chance! Not the best, but his HEART is untouchable!

[@kennethlucas1786]

top 10 favorite movies all time .............

[@neneshubby]

I’m a diehard Alabama fan and I don’t care what anybody says I love this movie

[@PCCphoenix]

0:51--"You ready, champ?" 😊

[@33danally]

Wife comes home, says,"You watched Rudy again, didn't you" I said,"Why do you ask?" as I wipe away the emotional tears from my face.

[@christopherwoods9830]

No movie makes me cry more

[@rexmoore8394]

Movie makes me cry everytime

[@oneputtsteven]

Probably the greatest scene in sports movie history!

[@dukemoose1307]

Pure Fiction!

[@paulfienga9466]

trha2222 Texas western vs Kentucky glory Road

[@addisonraps9525]

No when he makes the sack

[@sammahan1958]

Steven S.

[@dylanmccormick5338]

Agree

[@gdub454]

Love this movie!!..I like it when Rudy looks over sees Charles Dutton character and Rudy gives him the thumbs up....dam if that doesnt get me everytime..))

[@cubefarmerhkc9105]

Anyone not like this movie? It was just so good.

[@PigeonCoup]

1:28 the real Rudy made a cameo behind Ned Beatty!!!

[@renesanchez53]

@1:59 rudy is behind the coach then he appears in front of the coach. Nice job Editors lol

[@BenMoranFilms]

Rene Sanchez How is that the editor's fault?

[@ray_banz5899]

Maybe the coach turned around?

[@SuperSparrow45]

Kinda weird how they had the "Play like a champion today" sign, but it wasn't added until Lou Holtz took over in '86.

[@quadgod8111]

its been a saying for a long time in Notre dame but ur right the sign was added till 86

[@mikebronicki6978]

And names on the back of the jerseys?

[@ShantyIrishman]

@@mikebronicki6978 They had names on the back of the jerseys in the 70s and early 80s until Holtz took them away.

[@mikebronicki6978]

@@ShantyIrishman I didn't trust you, so I looked it up... turns out i really shouldn't trust my memory.

[@JeepWrangler1957]

I worked as a Detective with the Will County Sheriffs Office. I worked with a great detective John Ruettiger. Rudy got cancer and I purchased a helmet & jersey signed by Rudy. Unfortunately John passed but every time I see this movie I think of him. Go 45

[@leslieholm9542]

That was a classic moment!

[@jwagner3396]

1:30 The leprechaun guy is my dad!

[@Dee4Prezzy]

Joey it’s Dejohn

[@Christknight1991]

My favorite football movie of all time

[@MrBadBoy2105]

Never give up on your dreams

[@jedi4canes]

This is my favorite movie

[@leslieholm9542]

It is a great feeling to finally do what you dream of!

[@magacashmoney4751]

This is the most rewarding scene in a movie ever.

[@edvenuto9614]

Rudy had a tough task. He work hard never had fear and never quit.

[@88butterfly88]

best part is when they send him in to play

[@jameswilliams-of3mv]

..yup, the whole movie is powerful..and brings tears to our eyes

[@1notredamefightingirishfan12]

Greatest football movie

[@alfonsoduran9654]

"I've Been Waiting for This My Whole Life." always, without fail, brings a lump in my throat.

[@mortb9]

800 GOT JUNK stole it without asking.

[@rockvilleraven]

The message of the movie goes beyond football, its "don't ever give up on your dreams!" Rudy later inspired the rest of his sons to go to college.

[@soarinskies1105]

Really? I didn’t know that, that’s amazing.

[@matthewdubay1180]

I didn't know Rudy had sons? How many sons did he have? I was never even aware Rudy was married. Did Rudy's sons graduate college? Does Rudy have grandchildren now?

[@eyp1980]

Tears. I love this movie!!

[@CliffReeds]

Best documentary of all time.

[@dougthegreat1808]

WHAT AN INSPIRATION. ALL YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD BE MADE TO WATCH THIS MOVIE. TO BUILD CHARACTER..........

[@xsentrik1107]

THE BEST EVER “45” I’M TALKING ABOUT THE PRESIDENT!

[@rafemanrafeman6705]

They don't make movies like this anymore

[@CrowTRobot-ni7zu]

Someone says "F**k you" at 0:40. Listen with headphones. I'm surprised the editors of the movie didn't catch that!

[@jedi4canes]

In this life you don’t have to prove anything to anyone but yourself-fortune

[@TCTUnlimited]

This movie is reaching its 25 year anniversary!

[@joewhitehead3]

I was born the year it came out, which means I'm reaching 25

[@dylanmccormick5338]

Great movie a classic i tear up everytime at the end of the movie after he worked his butt off to live his dream and prove to his shady family that he could do it too

[@TheFanboy19]

Fortune: Hey Kid... You ever dress I'll be there. And he was 1:03

[@JoseGutierrez-mi2bo]

The movie is the best movie I've ever seen

[@dudebro5527]

Everyone speaks about how Rudy must have felt, but how Rudy's father must have felt for his son...

[@rafortiz9303]

I bet no one else caught that cameo by Usher ☺️

[@floyd398]

Who's cutting the Onion?

[@PRODUCEDBYKEV]

NO EXCUSES. DO THE WORK. still good in 2020

[@squidman22]

Little piece of dust in my eye. Again.

[@oneputtsteven]

IF 1:20 doesn't get your heart pumping then you're already dead.

[@robertr.2561]

All the feels

[@TheSBleeder]

One minor error is that the "Play Like a Champion Today" sign did not exist in 1975.

[@Paul-wu7xd]

Fake....Rudy didn't take them out on the field and the team did not vouch for him by coming into the Coaches office. "Inspired" by a true story, not "based" on a true story. Still a great inspirational film.

[@CoachTInternational]

I'm making my first ever trip to the Fighting Irish/Hoosier state to run the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon on November 9th. Later that day, I'm planning on going to the Notre Dame game. I'm just looping this scene in my head.

[@francisdybczak7215]

Great flick

[@daystar73]

Charles Dutton. PERIOD..🔥☄💯

[@reproshenkaMV]

Bad Santa’s finest work

[@noeldiv210]

Love this movie.

[@danks1231]

One of the great movies

[@dtommerica765]

Having Rudy and Iron Man as best friends wow

[@mockingbird2713]

- I agree with nd pistols pete. Seeing One of His Mentor's, before, He, Lives Out, His "Lifelong Dream",....is an "Amazing Feeling," Reach for the Star's,and Grab, Your Own!!

[@anonymousperson2142]

My grandparents were in the filming crowd.

[@mattpope1746]

Granted it might make for more drama, but in real life Coach Devine was totally on board with putting Rudy in for his last game and the other seniors didn’t actually turn in their jerseys or threaten to walk off if Rudy didn’t play. Dan Devine said in an interview he was surprised how he was portrayed as the “heavy” in the movie.

[@vibingwithskeet]

What’s your point? 😂😂

[@stiltmansstilt1014]

My fave sports movie ever. Top 10 overall honestly

[@jameswilliams-of3mv]

..movie mistake.. at 2:00 rudy is behind the head coach talking.. next shot, he's in front of him..

[@CyanoticFuture]

0:40. Someone went and dropped the F bomb.

[@dirgramsey6132]

They don't make them like that anymore!

[@bobrakow3067]

Rudy.. Rudy...

[@Airman241]

The signs that display the National Championships they had to put tape over 1988 one , because the story took place in 1977

[@ahmadfarisramli880]

He looked like wearing a diaper 😂