Rufus
“From Dog to Dude!”
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.
Where to watch Rufus in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Rufus there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Rufus streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Stan, Paramount Plus Premium | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime | — |
| Brazil | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Pluto TV | — |
About Rufus
Rufus is a 2016 English-language tv movie, family and comedy film directed by Savage Steve Holland. The cast is led by Davis Cleveland, Jace Norman, Lisa Durupt. It has a runtime of 0h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel.
Rufus was produced by Nickelodeon Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on January 18, 2016, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Savage Steve Holland
- Writers
- Bill Motz, Bob Roth
- Release date
- January 18, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Nickelodeon Productions
Rufus cast & crew
Rufus was directed by Savage Steve Holland and written by Bill Motz and Bob Roth.
The cast features Davis Cleveland as Manny Garcia, Jace Norman as Rufus, Lisa Durupt as Mom, Noel Johansen as Mr. Black, Haley Tju as Paige, and Chad Riley as Dad.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Zack Ryan, cinematography is by Thomas M. Harting, and it was produced by Scott McAboy and Michael Sammaciccia.
Is Rufus worth watching?
Rufus holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 66 ratings, a solidly received tv movie films.
At 0h 44m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy tv movie, family, and comedy, Rufus is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Rufus
In United States, you can stream Rufus on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Rufus
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
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Rufus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rufus in United States?
Rufus is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Rufus on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes — Rufus is currently available on Paramount Plus Premium in United States.
▸What language is Rufus in?
Rufus is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Rufus?
Rufus runs 0 hours 44 minutes (44 minutes).
▸What is Rufus rated?
Rufus is rated G. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 66 ratings.
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