Rufus(2016)
From Dog to Dude!
Rufus Synopsis
Manny has moved to a new school, and it's not easy to fit in. After wishing he had more friends, Manny finds a mysterious collar and puts it on Rufus, the family dog. Suddenly, Rufus turns into a boy! Manny's not sure what to do, so he enrolls Rufus in school. When the other students notice Rufus's silly dog antics -- chasing squirrels, eating without utensils, asking for belly rubs, and catching a soccer ball with his mouth -- he immediately becomes the most popular kid around. Manny is jealous of his new best friend but eventually learns that a dog's loyalty to his owner always comes first.
Rufus (2016) is a tv movie, family, comedy and fantasy film directed by Savage Steve Holland, released on January 18, 2016 with a runtime of 44m. It stars Davis Cleveland, Jace Norman, Lisa Durupt and Noel Johansen. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
- Director:
- Savage Steve Holland
- Writers:
- Bill Motz, Bob Roth
- Producers:
- Amy Sydorick
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas M. Harting
- Composer:
- Zack Ryan
- Production:
- Nickelodeon Productions
- Status:
- Released
Rufus (2016) Trailer
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Rufus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Davis Cleveland
as Manny Garcia
Jace Norman
as Rufus
Lisa Durupt
as Mom
Noel Johansen
as Mr. Black
Haley Tju
as Paige
Chad Riley
as Dad
Yvonne Chapman
as Shaydo
Paul Belsito
as Dimsum
Darien Provost
as Devon
- Sidney Grigg
Sidney Grigg
as Samantha
Curtis Lum
as Chang
Glenn Ennis
as Wheels
Key crew
Directed by Savage Steve Holland, written by Bill Motz and Bob Roth, produced by Amy Sydorick.
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Rufus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 69 ratings.
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Rufus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rufus online?
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Rufus (2016) is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rufus?
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The main cast of Rufus (2016) includes Davis Cleveland, Jace Norman, Lisa Durupt, Noel Johansen and Haley Tju. The film was directed by Savage Steve Holland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rufus released?
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Rufus was released on January 18, 2016 and runs for 44m.
Is Rufus worth watching?
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Rufus (2016) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, family and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rufus?
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Yes. The official Rufus trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.