Life Is Ruff
Synopsis
Calvin Wheeler is a scheming 13-year-old boy with everything going for him, except for an original issue of his precious comic book collection. When a prized show-dog chases him down while skateboarding one day, his owner inadvertently convinces him to adopt and train a dog of his own. However the only one available, is an uncouth stray Labrador/St. Bernard-mix named Tyko from a local animal shelter, who proves to be more than anybody can handle.
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Life Is Ruff DCOM Promo (2005)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-09
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Kyle Massey
Calvin Wheeler
Kay Panabaker
Emily Watson
Mitchel Musso
Raymond Figg
Carter Jenkins
Preston Price
Mark Christopher Lawrence
Calvin's Dad
Ali Durham
Kate
Judith Moreland
Calvin's Mom
Ibrahim Abdel-Baaith
Rondel
Yolanda Stange
Rondel's Mother
Sierra Squires
Young Girl
Ben Hammond
Boy
Cameron Jones
Dishwasher
Cory McMillan
A.C. Officer #1
Magarin Lee Hobson
Leonard
Emmit Cannon
Thrash
Eric Deng
Miles
Kelly Coombs
Julie
Sean Sekino
Simon
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Haid
- Screenplay & Story
- Eddie Guzelian
- Original Score
- David Kitay
- Original Title
- Life Is Ruff
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Haid
Eddie Guzelian
David Kitay
Gordon Lonsdale
Terry Stokes, Benjamin D. Stokes
Jordan Davis, Don Schain, John Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Eddie Guzelian
Writer
Charles Haid
Director
David Kitay
Original Music Composer
Terry Stokes
Editor
Don Shanks
Stunt Coordinator
Ernesto Martinez
Costume Design
Don Schain
Producer
Mark Hofeling
Production Design
Benjamin D. Stokes
Editor
Gordon Lonsdale
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Is Ruff
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What is Life Is Ruff about?
Calvin Wheeler is a scheming 13-year-old boy with everything going for him, except for an original issue of his precious comic book collection. When a prized show-dog chases him down while skateboarding one day, his owner inadvertently convinces him to adopt and train a dog of his own. However the only one available, is an uncouth stray Labrador/St. Bernard-mix named Tyko from a local animal shelter, who proves to be more than anybody can handle.
Who directed Life Is Ruff?
Life Is Ruff was directed by Charles Haid.
Who stars in Life Is Ruff?
The principal cast of Life Is Ruff includes Kyle Massey, Kay Panabaker, Mitchel Musso, Carter Jenkins, Mark Christopher Lawrence.
When was Life Is Ruff released and how long is it?
Life Is Ruff was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Life Is Ruff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life Is Ruff was composed by David Kitay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Life Is Ruff?
Life Is Ruff holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).