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Rufus

2016Movie44 minG

FamilyTV Movie
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes43%59%

A wholesome, hopeful tv movie movie about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, big ideas or scares.

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Story

From Dog to Dude!

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.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly
  • Dog Turns Into Boy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Wholesome Comedy
  • Silly Antics
  • Friendship
  • Heartwarming
  • Sports Theme

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Savage Steve Holland
Written by
Bill Motz, Bob Roth
Produced by
Amy Sydorick
Music by
Zack Ryan

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 18, 2016 · 44 min · G

Released
January 18, 2016
Runtime
44 min
Age rating
G
Genres
TV Movie, Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
49 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Rufus?"

Questions about Rufus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rufus?

Paramount+

In the United States, Rufus streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is Rufus worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is there a sequel to Rufus?

  1. Rufus (2016)
  2. Rufus 2 (2017)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Rufus 2 (2017).

Is Rufus okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Rufus make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Rufus?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.