Rufus: The Sea Serpent Who Couldn't Swim
Ruffen: Sjøormen som ikke kunne svømme
Synopsis
Rufus does not really fit in - in his community of sea serpents, he is the only one who can't swim. But when disaster strikes and their secret island needs protection, Rufus must face his deepest fear and save his family.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-04
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Mudit Gupta
Ruffen (voice)
Janne Formoe
Dyrehagedirektør (voice)
Torstein Bae
Skilpadde (voice)
Stig Henrik Hoff
Henrik (voice)
Kåre Conradi
Løve (voice)
Anne Marit Jacobsen
Bestemor (voice)
Olivia Augusta Røv Magelssen
1030 (voice)
Dennis Storhøi
Onkel Ludvik (voice)
Silje Hagrim Dahl
Flodhest (voice)
Scott Maurstad
Elefant (voice)
John Emil Jørgensrud
Dyrepasser (voice)
Lisa Tønne
Sjøormkjerring (lilla) (voice)
Sigrid Bonde Tusvik
Sjøormkjerring (gul) (voice)
Emilie Tjensvoll
Struts (voice)
Karl Vidar Lende
Koala (voice)
Gisken Armand
Tante Bessie (voice)
Fredrik Steen
Kaptein (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Children’s International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Endre Skandfer
- Screenplay & Story
- Karsten Fullu, Tor Åge Bringsværd
- Original Title
- Ruffen: Sjøormen som ikke kunne svømme
- Country of Origin
- Norway, Belgium, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Anima Vitae Point, Atmosphere Media, Maipo Film, NeXtFrames Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Endre Skandfer
Karsten Fullu, Tor Åge Bringsværd
Cornelia Boysen
Department Leadership Roster
Endre Skandfer
Director
Karsten Fullu
Writer
Cornelia Boysen
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rufus: The Sea Serpent Who Couldn't Swim
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What is Rufus: The Sea Serpent Who Couldn't Swim about?
Rufus does not really fit in - in his community of sea serpents, he is the only one who can't swim. But when disaster strikes and their secret island needs protection, Rufus must face his deepest fear and save his family.
Who directed Rufus: The Sea Serpent Who Couldn't Swim?
Rufus: The Sea Serpent Who Couldn't Swim was directed by Endre Skandfer.
Who stars in Rufus: The Sea Serpent Who Couldn't Swim?
The principal cast of Rufus: The Sea Serpent Who Couldn't Swim includes Mudit Gupta, Janne Formoe, Torstein Bae, Stig Henrik Hoff, Kåre Conradi.
When was Rufus: The Sea Serpent Who Couldn't Swim released and how long is it?
Rufus: The Sea Serpent Who Couldn't Swim was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Rufus: The Sea Serpent Who Couldn't Swim based on a book or true story?
Rufus: The Sea Serpent Who Couldn't Swim is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Tor Åge Bringsværd".