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Rufus

6.5201644mGMovieTV MovieFamilyComedy

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…

DirectorSavage Steve Holland
WritersBob Roth·Bill Motz
ProducersAmy Sydorick·Scott McAboy

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Cast · Directed by Savage Steve Holland

Davis Cleveland
Davis Cleveland
Manny Garcia
Jace Norman
Jace Norman
Rufus
Lisa Durupt
Lisa Durupt
Mom
Noel Johansen
Noel Johansen
Mr. Black
Haley Tju
Haley Tju
Paige
Chad Riley
Chad Riley
Dad
Yvonne Chapman
Yvonne Chapman
Shaydo
Paul Belsito
Paul Belsito
Dimsum
Darien Provost
Darien Provost
Devon
Sidney Grigg
Sidney Grigg
Samantha
Curtis Lum
Curtis Lum
Chang
Glenn Ennis
Glenn Ennis
Wheels

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Rufus — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rufus?

Rufus is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Rufus on Netflix?

No, Rufus is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential.

Is Rufus on Amazon Prime Video?

Rufus isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Rufus for free?

Rufus is available on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Rufus?

Yes — Rufus is followed by Rufus 2 (2017) in the Rufus Collection.

Is there a prequel to Rufus?

Rufus is the first film in the Rufus Collection.

Is Rufus part of a trilogy?

No — Rufus is part of the Rufus Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Rufus Collection?

There are 2 films in the Rufus Collection: Rufus (2016) and Rufus 2 (2017).