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Dolittle

2020·Movie
1h 41min·PG
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style.

Energy

Spectacular and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

He's just not a people person.

After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures.
Family AdventureTalking AnimalsWhimsical FantasyJourney of Self-DiscoveryLighthearted ComedyVisually DrivenChild-FriendlyAnimal CompanionshipHistorical Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Dolittle legally?

Dolittle is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, NBC, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. 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 Dolittle worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 26). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dolittle rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Dolittle?

1 h 41 min

Dolittle runs 1 h 41 min.

Is Dolittle based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dolittle?

Critics21
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Dolittle higher (59) than critics (21). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Dolittle a box office hit?

Budget$175 million
Box office$251 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $175 million to make and earned $251 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Dolittle in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dolittle?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dolittle in 136 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dolittle use?

Chekhov's GunDisney Villain DeathStealth PunOffering Another in Your SteadBig BadNo, YouHypocriteMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneThe StingerBig Ol' EyebrowsRead the Fine PrintMythology Gagand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 storytelling tropes for Dolittle, including Chekhov's Gun, Disney Villain Death, Stealth Pun.