Life Is Ruff (2005)
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- TV-G
- 1h 24min
- Comedy, Family
- 15 Jul 2005 (USA)
- TV Movie
Calvin Wheeler is a scheming 13-year-old boy with everything going for him, except for an original issue of his precious comic book collection. When a prized show-dog chases him down while skateboarding one day, his owner inadvertently...
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Cast
| Kyle Massey | ... |
Calvin Wheeler
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| Kay Panabaker | ... |
Emily Watson
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| Mitchel Musso | ... |
Raymond Figg
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| Carter Jenkins | ... |
Preston Price
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| Mark Christopher Lawrence | ... |
Calvin's Dad
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| Judith Moreland | ... |
Calvin's Mom
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Ibrahim Abdel-Baaith | ... |
Rondel
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| Yolanda Stange | ... |
Rondel's Mother
(as Yolanda Wood)
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Sierra Squires | ... |
Young Girl
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| Ben Hammond | ... |
Young Boy
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Cameron Jones | ... |
Dishwasher
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| Cory McMillan | ... |
A.C. Officer #1
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Emmit Cannon | ... |
Thrash
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Eric Deng | ... |
Miles
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Kelly Coombs | ... |
Julie
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| Sean Sekino | ... |
Simon Gimple
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| Dan Larsen | ... |
Mr. Dudley
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Christian Stevens | ... |
Billy
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Kelly Stevens | ... |
Billy
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Janice Knickrehm | ... |
School Librarian
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| Joel Bishop | ... |
Chuck
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| Heather Beers | ... |
Holly
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Reb Fleming | ... |
Dog Show Official
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Teri Cowan | ... |
Head Judge
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Jansen Davis | ... |
Older Reporter
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Kelly Chapman | ... |
Young Reporter
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Mark Mesesan | ... |
TV Announcer
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| Ali Durham | ... |
Kate
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| Michael Todd Behrens | ... |
Father
(as Michael Behrens)
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Drew Bradley | ... |
Skateboarder
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| Chester the Chihuahua | ... |
Chester
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Remington Davis | ... |
Boy
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Travis Jewett | ... |
Dog Show Worker
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| Laura Summer | ... |
Mom
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Jason Fullmer | ... |
Dog Show Judge (uncredited)
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Robert Kaelin | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Charles Haid | ||
Written by
| Eddie Guzelian | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| John Davis | ... | executive producer |
| Jordan Davis | ... | executive producer |
| Amy Palmer Robertson | ... | co-producer |
| Don Schain | ... | producer |
Music by
| David Kitay | ... | (score) |
Cinematography by
| Gordon Lonsdale | ||
Editing by
| Benjamin D. Stokes | ||
Casting By
| Monica Swann | ||
Production Design by
| Mark Hofeling | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ken Kirchner | ... | (as Kenneth Kirchner) |
Costume Design by
| Ernesto Martinez | ||
Makeup Department
| Jennifer Llewelyn | ... | hair stylist |
| Robin Michelle Patrick | ... | hair designer / makeup designer |
| Tara Starling | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Shauna Miller | ... | production supervisor (as Shauna Miller Schain) |
| Don Schain | ... | unit production manager |
| Tom Summers | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Matias Alvarez | ... | first assistant director |
| Tobijah Tyler | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Jeffrey Angell | ... | set dresser |
| Scott Arneman | ... | property master |
| David Brothers | ... | painter |
| Wray Featherstone | ... | assistant property master |
| Darrin Fletcher | ... | storyboard artist |
| J.J. Gerber | ... | props assistant |
| Adam Henderson | ... | set dresser |
| Derek Hunter | ... | props |
| Michael Kirkland | ... | painter |
| Richard T. Olson | ... | art department coordinator |
Sound Department
| Larry Benjamin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Douglas Cameron | ... | production sound mixer |
| Joe Cappelletti | ... | voice director: adr |
| Tim Chilton | ... | foley artist |
| Bob Costanza | ... | sound effects editor |
| Ross Davis | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Noel Espinosa | ... | boom operator |
| Mark Friedgen | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Tommy Goodwin | ... | foley mixer |
| Kathryn Madsen | ... | dialogue editor |
Special Effects by
| Rick Josephsen | ... | special effects coordinator (as Rick H. Josephsen) |
Visual Effects by
| Dan Schmit | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Frank L. Bare II | ... | stunt rigger / utility stunts (as Frank Bare) |
| Carlos DeAndrade | ... | skateboard double: Calvin |
| David M. Graves | ... | stunt double: Thrash (as David Graves) |
| Kathy Jarvis | ... | stunt driver / utility stunts |
| Christopher Judkins | ... | utility stunts |
| Terri Sue Judkins | ... | utility stunts (as Terry Judkins) |
| Don Shanks | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mary Boregino | ... | assistant camera |
| George Griner | ... | camera operator |
| Fred Hayes | ... | still photographer |
| Jason Jensen | ... | first assistant camera |
| Tracy Keele | ... | grip |
| Shawn Lacy | ... | key grip |
| Scott Leyse | ... | first assistant camera |
| Don Muirhead | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Ryan Muirhead | ... | assistant camera / camera loader |
| Craig Sullivan | ... | grip |
| D.L. Walker | ... | beta cam |
| Jason Walser | ... | dolly grip |
| Garlan Wilde | ... | gaffer (as Garlan W. Wilde) |
Casting Department
| Katherine Coffield | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Bridgette Glover | ... | casting associate (as Bridgette Glover White) |
| Jeff Johnson | ... | casting: Utah |
| Shawn Mehling | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Barbara Nelson | ... | costume supervisor (as Barbara J. Nelson) |
| Natalie Pascual | ... | costumer |
| Kacie Seamons | ... | costumer |
| Brooke Westberg | ... | key set costumer |
Location Management
| Carole Fontana | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Michael Aarvold | ... | music recording engineer |
| Michael Baber | ... | music editor (as Mike Baber) |
| William Levine | ... | supervising orchestrator |
| George Shaw | ... | orchestrator |
| Steven Vincent | ... | music supervisor (as Steven Christopher) |
| Dan Wallin | ... | music scoring mixer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kate Morrison | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| April P. Hanson | ... | van driver (as April Picklesimer) |
| Stephen Rippey | ... | driver: maxi-van |
| Barry Tuttle | ... | transportation coordinator (as Barry J. Tuttle) |
Additional Crew
| Hayley Badham | ... | assistant to producer |
| Dallin Bassett | ... | key office production assistant |
| James Bereece | ... | production assistant |
| Jennifer Chapman | ... | production coordinator |
| Elizabeth Chassie | ... | animal trainer (as Eadie McMullen) |
| Kathleen Dombo | ... | payroll accountant |
| Andrew Hicks | ... | production assistant |
| Kipling Hicks | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Katie Holland | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Kiely | ... | production accountant (as Michael A. Kiely) |
| Michael Kiley | ... | production controller |
| Kelly L. King | ... | production assistant |
| Thomas McMinn | ... | stand-in |
| Oscar Muller | ... | animal trainer |
| Catherine Pittman | ... | animal trainer (as Cathy Pittman) |
| Titus Reynolds | ... | animal trainer |
| Jennifer Ricci | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Aaron Lee Syrett | ... | film commissioner |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Disney Channel (2005) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Disney XD (2010) (Turkey) (tv)
- Disney+ (2019) (Australia) (video) (VOD)
- Disney+ (2019) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Disney+ (2021) (Singapore) (video) (VOD)
- Disney-ABC Domestic Television (2005) (United States) (tv)
- Net5 (2008) (Netherlands) (tv)
Special Effects
- Engine Room (visual effects)
Other Companies
- FotoKem (laboratory services)
- Gentle Jungle (animals supplied by)
- Keep Me Posted (video post-production)
- Otto Nemenz International (camera equipment provided by)
- Redman Movies and Stories (grip and electrical equipment)
- Technicolor Sound Services (sound editorial and re-recording services)
- The Craze Agency (talent agency)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Calvin Wheeler is a scheming 13-year-old boy with everything going for him, except for an original issue of his precious comic book collection. When a prized show-dog chases him down while skateboarding one day, his owner inadvertently convinces him to adopt and train a dog of his own. However the only one available, is an uncouth stray Labrador/St. Bernard-mix named Tyko from a local animal shelter, who proves to be more than anybody can handle. Written by Daniel Timothy Dey |
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| Taglines | It'll take a few new tricks to get Calvin out of the doghouse! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Goofs | After Kyle and Tyco leave the shelter and Tyco is pulling kyle on the skateboard, they go from concrete to grass. When kyle is doing the skate tricks it's a normal skateboard, but when they cut to when they leave the concrete to the grass, the wide shots show extra large wheels all of a sudden, such as those used on the off-road skateboards. See more » |
| Soundtracks | It's a Dog See more » |
| Quotes |
[repeated line]
Calvin Wheeler: *Expect* the impossible. See more » |