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Rufus is a dog but turns into a human with a pendant. He meets a girl named Kat who asks him to go out. Kat is a cat who can also turn into a human as well.


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.

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
Rufus is a tv movie, family, comedy film released in 2016 exploring themes of friendship, amulet, school, dog, short film, teenager. Directed by Savage Steve Holland, it stars Davis Cleveland, Jace Norman, Lisa Durupt. 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.
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