Rufus: The Sea Serpent Who Couldn't Swim

Rufus is a young sea serpent living on a secret island with his community. Unlike the others, he is unable to swim, which makes him an outcast. When a crisis threatens the safety of their hidden home and their protector loses the ability to keep the island concealed from humans, Rufus must overcome his fear of the water. He embarks on a journey to Scotland to seek help from a relative, attempting to save his family and friends.

This animated family film was directed by Endre Skandfer and written by Karsten Fullu. A co-production between Germany, Belgium, and Norway, it was produced by Maipo Film, Anima Vitae Point, Atmosphere Media, and NeXtFrames Animation. The voice cast features Mudit Gupta as Rufus, alongside Janne Formoe, Torstein Bae, Stig Henrik Hoff, Kåre Conradi, and Anne Marit Jacobsen.

Released on October 10, 2025, the movie has a runtime of 80 minutes. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.7/10 based on 54 votes.