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Doctor Dolittle

1998·Movie
1h 25min·PG-13
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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He doesn't just talk to the animals!

A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle seems to have the world by the tail, until a long suppressed talent he possessed as a child, the ability to communicate with animals is suddenly reawakened with a vengeance! Now every creature within squawking distance wants the good doctor's advice, unleashing an outrageous chain of events that turns his world upside down!
Family-Friendly ComedyTalking AnimalsBroad HumorLight-HeartedEscapist FunAnimal AnticsFeel-GoodGood-NaturedSilly

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Where can I stream Doctor Dolittle legally?

Doctor Dolittle is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Doctor Dolittle worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Doctor Dolittle rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Doctor Dolittle?

1 h 25 min

Doctor Dolittle runs 1 h 25 min.

Is Doctor Dolittle based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Doctor Dolittle?

Critics46
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Doctor Dolittle higher (61) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Doctor Dolittle a box office hit?

Budget$71 million
Box office$295 million

Yes. It cost about $71 million to make and earned $295 million worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.

What language is Doctor Dolittle in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Doctor Dolittle?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Doctor Dolittle in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Doctor Dolittle use?

Tagalong KidDefrosting Ice QueenSpeaks Fluent AnimalJerkassAge LiftDogs Are DumbComposite CharacterAbsent-Minded ProfessorBrutal HonestyDecision DartsHollywood NativesBetter with Non-Human Companyand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Doctor Dolittle, including Tagalong Kid, Defrosting Ice Queen, Speaks Fluent Animal.