Rufus (2016)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Rufus
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | — | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | — | YouTube |
| Australia | Paramount Plus, Paramount+, Stan | — | YouTube |
| Ireland | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, SkyShowtime, Sky Showtime | — | — |
| Netherlands | SkyShowtime, Sky Showtime | — | — |
| Brazil | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | — | — |
| Mexico | Paramount Plus, Paramount+, Claro video | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Rufus in 36 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Rufus about?
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 is a TV Movie, Family, Comedy, Fantasy movie, released on 2016-01-18, runtime 44 minutes.
Is Rufus worth watching?
TMDB users rate Rufus 6.5 out of 10 from 70 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Rufus?
In the United States, Rufus streams on Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ and can be bought from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Savage Steve Holland
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 as Samantha
- Curtis Lum as Chang
- Glenn Ennis as Wheels
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Sources
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