Rufus
“From Dog to Dude!”
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.
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Jace Norman | 'Rufus' Official Movie Trailer | NickOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-21
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Davis Cleveland
Manny Garcia
Jace Norman
Rufus
Lisa Durupt
Mom
Noel Johansen
Mr. Black
Haley Tju
Paige
Chad Riley
Dad
Yvonne Chapman
Shaydo
Paul Belsito
Dimsum
Darien Provost
Devon
Sidney Grigg
Samantha
Curtis Lum
Chang
Glenn Ennis
Wheels
Jocelyne Loewen
Ms. Dunlop
J. Alex Brinson
DJ/Announcer
Peter Benson
Man Walking Dog
Francis Richard
Rufus Dancing Double
Sierra Brewerton
Dancer 1
Rachel Withers
Dancer 2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Savage Steve Holland
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Motz, Bob Roth
- Original Score
- Zack Ryan
- Original Title
- Rufus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Nickelodeon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Savage Steve Holland
Bill Motz, Bob Roth
Zack Ryan
Thomas M. Harting
Damon Fecht
Scott McAboy, Michael Sammaciccia, Amy Sydorick, Russell Hicks
Department Leadership Roster
Savage Steve Holland
Director
Bill Motz
Writer
Bob Roth
Writer
Damon Fecht
Editor
Thomas M. Harting
Director of Photography
Amy Sydorick
Producer
Zack Ryan
Original Music Composer
Eric Norlin
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rufus
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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.
Who directed Rufus?
Rufus was directed by Savage Steve Holland.
Who stars in Rufus?
The principal cast of Rufus includes Davis Cleveland, Jace Norman, Lisa Durupt, Noel Johansen, Haley Tju.
When was Rufus released and how long is it?
Rufus was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Rufus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rufus was composed by Zack Ryan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rufus?
Rufus holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).