Toy Story 5
2026 · Animation · Family
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Film / 2005
Life Is Ruff
Directed by
Charles Haid
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Kyle MasseyCalvin Wheeler
Kay PanabakerEmily Watson
Mitchel MussoRaymond Figg
Carter JenkinsPreston Price
Mark Christopher LawrenceCalvin's Dad
Ali DurhamKate
Judith MorelandCalvin's Mom
Ibrahim Abdel-BaaithRondel
Yolanda StangeRondel's Mother
Sierra SquiresYoung Girl
Ben HammondBoy
Cameron JonesDishwasher
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Cory McMillanA.C. Officer #1
Magarin Lee HobsonLeonard
Emmit CannonThrash
Eric DengMiles
Kelly CoombsJulie
Sean SekinoSimon
Dan LarsenMr. Dudley
Kelly StevensBilly
Janice KnickrehmSchool Librarian
Joel BishopChuck
Heather BeersHolly
Reb FlemingDog Show Official
Teri CowanHead Judge
Jansen DavisOlder Reporter
Kelly ChapmanYoung Reporter
Michael Todd BehrensFather
Chester the ChihuahuaChester (uncredited)
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