Where can I watch Rufus (2016)?

In US, Rufus is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Rufus worth watching?

Rufus holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Rufus stars Davis Cleveland, Jace Norman and Darien Provost.

When was Rufus released?

Rufus was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 42 minutes.

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Rufus (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 2016, Rufus is a comedy, family and tv movie film directed by Savage Steve Holland, running about 42 minutes.

What it’s 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’s in it. Rufus stars Davis Cleveland as Manny Garcia, Jace Norman as Rufus and Darien Provost as Devon.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Rufus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rufus page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rufus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Rufus (2016)?: In US, Rufus is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Rufus worth watching?: Rufus holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rufus?: Rufus stars Davis Cleveland, Jace Norman and Darien Provost.
When was Rufus released?: Rufus was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 42 minutes.