Life Is Ruff (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2005, Life Is Ruff is a comedy, family and tv movie film directed by Charles Haid, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Life Is Ruff stars Kyle Massey as Calvin Wheeler, Kay Panabaker as Emily Watson, Mitchel Musso as Raymond Figg and Carter Jenkins as Preston Price, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Life Is Ruff has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Is Ruff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Is Ruff tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Is Ruff (2005)?
- In US, Life Is Ruff is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Life Is Ruff worth watching?
- Life Is Ruff holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Life Is Ruff?
- Life Is Ruff stars Kyle Massey, Kay Panabaker, Mitchel Musso, Carter Jenkins and Mark Christopher Lawrence.
- When was Life Is Ruff released?
- Life Is Ruff was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.