The read
Number 2 of 2 in its series by score. It runs a compact 44m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
69 audience votes
Key crew
- Savage Steve HollandDirector
- Bill MotzWriter
- Bob RothWriter
- Zack RyanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Davis ClevelandManny Garcia
- Jace NormanRufus
- Lisa DuruptMom
- Noel JohansenMr. Black
- Haley TjuPaige
- Chad RileyDad
- Yvonne ChapmanShaydo
- Paul BelsitoDimsum
- Darien ProvostDevon
- Sidney GriggSamantha
- Curtis LumChang
- Glenn EnnisWheels
Stills
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Themes
friendshipamuletschooldogshort filmteenager