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Dolittle

2020Movie1 h 41 minPG

ComedyFamily
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd2.3/5Metacritic265.2Rotten Tomatoes15%70%

A nostalgic, wholesome family movie about fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Adventure Homage
  • Family-Friendly Fantasy
  • Wholesome Animal Companionship
  • Nostalgic Period Piece
  • Lighthearted Escapism
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Heartwarming Journey
  • Traditional Storytelling
  • Broad Appeal Comedy

Cast

24 of 49

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Gaghan
Written by
Dan Gregor, Stephen Gaghan, Doug Mand
Produced by
Susan Downey, Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum
Music by
Danny Elfman

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Facts

January 2, 2020 · 1 h 41 min · PG

Released
January 2, 2020
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
China, United States
Budget
$175 million
Box office
$251 million
Available in
113 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Chekhov's Gun, Disney Villain Death, Stealth Pun +9

  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Disney Villain Death
  • Stealth Pun
  • Offering Another in Your Stead
  • Big Bad
  • No, You
  • Hypocrite
  • Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane
  • The Stinger
  • Big Ol' Eyebrows
  • Read the Fine Print
  • Mythology Gag

12 of 65 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Dolittle?"

Questions about Dolittle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dolittle?

Amazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Dolittle is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is Dolittle worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.6, Letterboxd 2.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 26). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (21).

Is Dolittle okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Dolittle make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Dolittle?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gun, Disney Villain Death, and Stealth Pun.