Rescued by Ruby
2022 · Movie · G · 93 min · ★ 7.5 · 83% critics
A determined state trooper keeps chasing his dream of joining an elite K-9 unit, even after repeated setbacks. When he takes a chance on a smart but unruly shelter dog, their rocky partnership turns into a test of patience, trust, and teamwork—based on a true story.
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Details
- Years
- 2022
- Release date
- 2022-03-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 83/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (365 votes)
About
If you enjoy uplifting, family-friendly animal stories with perseverance and a few tearjerker moments, this should hit the spot, especially if you liked Dolphin Tale or Wonder; Not for you if you want gritty realism or subtle drama.
Pros: heartwarming true-story vibe; lovable rescue dog; wholesome family-friendly lessons | Cons: predictable feel-good beats; rushed pacing at times; some hokey moments
Themes
- based on true story
- dog
- dog training
- k9 officer
- k9 unit
Cast & crew
Grant Gustin
as Dan
Scott Wolf
as Matt Zarrella
Kaylah Zander
as Melissa
Camille Sullivan
as Pat Inman
Tom McBeath
as Seamus Brady
Sharon Taylor
as Sam
Eileen Pedde
as Sergeant Amanda Grinnell
Jude Culham-Keays
as Michael
Giacomo Baessato
as Rick McGuinness
Brad Mann
as Tommy Two Towers
Directed by Katt Shea