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Rufus

  • TV Movie
  • Family
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
Confirmed2016-01-186.55.9Trakt

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.

Rufus is a family comedy fantasy film released in 2016 about a boy named Manny who discovers a magical collar that transforms his dog into a human. When Rufus enrolls in school, his dog-like antics make him instantly popular, leading Manny to learn valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty.

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Jace Norman | 'Rufus' Official Movie Trailer | Nick

YouTube · 2015-12-21
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When was Rufus released?

Rufus was released on January 18, 2016.

What is Rufus about?

The film follows Manny, a boy struggling to fit in at his new school, who uses a magical collar to transform his dog Rufus into a human boy. When Rufus's dog-like behavior makes him the most popular student, Manny must come to terms with jealousy and learn about true friendship.

What type of movie is Rufus?

Rufus is a family-friendly comedy fantasy film combining humor with magical elements and heartfelt lessons about friendship.

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