Movie Details:
| Based on | The Dogwink Ruby short story from the book Dogwinks by Squire Rushnell and Louise DuArt |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Biography, Drama, Family |
| Release date | March 17, 2022 |
| Running time | 1hr 30min |
| Age rating | TV-PG |
| Starring | Grant Gustin Scott Wolf Kaylah Zander |
| Directed by | Katt Shea |
| Written by | Karen Janszen |
| Produced by | Dan Angel Jane Charles Brian Gott |
| Cinematography by | David Bercovici-Artieda |
| Edited by | Richard Nord |
| Music by | Joy Ngiaw |
| Casting by | Monica Kelly (casting by) Jennifer Treadwell (as Jennifer K.M. Treadwell) (casting by) Judy Lee (uncredited) |
| Production Design by | Nick Richardson |
| Art Direction by | Gillian Van Santen |
| Set Decoration by | Raelene Gilmore |
| Costume Design by | Ariana Preece |
| Production Company | Fezziwig Studios |
| Distributor | Netflix |
Cast & Characters:
- Grant Gustin as Daniel O’Neil
- Bear as Ruby
- Scott Wolf as Sergeant Matt Zarrella
- Kaylah Zander as Melissa O’Neil
- 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
Storyline:
Ruby had an awful lot of energy. Her original owner surrendered her to the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals because of her generally “unmanageable” personality. The cute pup was quickly adopted and then returned – five times. Things were looking pretty grim for the border collie/Australian shepherd mix. Hours away from being euthanized, Officer Daniel O’Neil was smitten with her. He thought she had potential and decided to pursue his dream of being a canine officer. Could this be his new partner? This is the story of how these two underdogs found their dream together.
About Movie:
Rescued by Ruby is an American biographical drama directed by Katt Shea. The film tells the inspiring true story of State Trooper Daniel O’Neil, portrayed by Grant Gustin, who aspires to join the K-9 search and rescue team. His journey takes a pivotal turn when he adopts Ruby, a shelter dog with a troubled past, who has been returned multiple times due to her hyperactive nature.
Released on March 17, 2022, on Netflix, the film has garnered widespread acclaim from critics for its heartwarming narrative and engaging performances. The plot follows Daniel’s struggles with dyslexia and hyperactivity as he trains Ruby, highlighting their bond and mutual growth. Despite facing numerous challenges, including setbacks in training and personal doubts, Daniel and Ruby ultimately achieved their goal of becoming a K-9 team.
The film showcases themes of perseverance, friendship, and the transformative power of love between humans and animals. It features a supporting cast that includes Scott Wolf as Sergeant Matt Zarrella and Kaylah Zander as Melissa O’Neil, Daniel’s wife. The story culminates in a dramatic rescue that solidifies Ruby’s place in history as the first shelter dog to serve in the Rhode Island State Police K-9 unit.
