Life Is Ruff
- TV Movie
- Comedy
- Family
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.
Life Is Ruff is a 2005 family comedy TV movie about a scheming 13-year-old boy who adopts an unruly stray dog from an animal shelter. When Calvin Wheeler takes home Tyko, a rowdy Labrador/St. Bernard mix, he discovers that training the mischievous pup is far more challenging than expected. The film blends humor and heart as the boy and his unlikely canine companion learn to work together.
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Kyle MasseyCalvin Wheeler
Kay PanabakerEmily Watson
Mitchel MussoRaymond Figg
Carter JenkinsPreston Price
Mark Christopher LawrenceCalvin's Dad
Alesandra DurhamKate
Judith MorelandCalvin's Mom- Ibrahim Abdel-BaaithRondel
Yolanda StangeRondel's Mother- Sierra SquiresYoung Girl
- Ben HammondBoy
- Cameron JonesDishwasher
Cory McMillanA.C. Officer #1- Magarin Lee HobsonLeonard
- Emmit CannonThrash
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When was Life Is Ruff released?
Life Is Ruff premiered on January 13, 2005.
What is Life Is Ruff about?
The movie follows 13-year-old Calvin Wheeler, a resourceful kid who adopts Tyko, an unruly shelter dog, and must learn to train and care for him. The story explores the bond that forms between boy and dog as they both grow.
What kind of dog is Tyko?
Tyko is a Labrador and St. Bernard mix adopted from a local animal shelter, described as uncouth and difficult to handle.
Is Life Is Ruff a theatrical release or TV movie?
Life Is Ruff is a TV movie, made for television rather than theatrical release.
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