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.

Sean Astin
as Daniel E. 'Rudy' Ruettiger

Jon Favreau
as D-Bob

Ned Beatty
as Daniel Ruettiger

Lili Taylor
as Sherry

Charles S. Dutton
as Fortune

Vince Vaughn
as Jamie O'Hara

Greta Lind
as Mary

Christopher Reed
as Pete

Deborah Wittenberg
as Young Sherry

Kevin Duda
as 9-Year-Old Bernie