Movie

Rufus

“From Dog to Dude!”

★ 6.5(66)201644m

Rufus is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Stan, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch Rufus

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Director: Savage Steve Holland
Release date: 2016-01-18
Runtime: 44m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Nickelodeon Productions
Part of: Rufus Collection

Rufus — trailer

About Rufus

Rufus is a 2016 movie in the TV Movie, Family and Comedy genres, directed by Savage Steve Holland, starring Davis Cleveland, Jace Norman and Lisa Durupt. It has a runtime of 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 66 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Rufus in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

friendshipamuletschooldogshort filmteenager

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rufus in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream Rufus on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Stan, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Rufus on Netflix?+

Rufus is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Stan, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads.

How long is Rufus?+

Rufus has a runtime of 44 minutes (44 minutes).

Who stars in Rufus?+

Rufus stars Davis Cleveland, Jace Norman, Lisa Durupt, Noel Johansen and Haley Tju.

When did Rufus come out?+

Rufus is a 2016 movie directed by Savage Steve Holland.

What genre is Rufus?+

Rufus is TV Movie, Family, Comedy and Fantasy film.

Who directed Rufus?+

Rufus was directed by Savage Steve Holland.