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Where to watch “Rufus” (2016) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.
What to expect (spoiler-free)
If you’re considering “ (2016), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.
Genre-wise, it leans into TV Movie, Family, Comedy, Fantasy, with a runtime around 44 minutes.
Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.5/10 from about 66 votes.
The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).
Topics & keywords
friendship, amulet, school, dog, short film, teenager
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Plot
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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