Doctor Dolittle 1998
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatA 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!
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Dr. John Dolittle
as Archer Dolittle
as Dr. Mark Weller
as Calloway
as Dr. Gene Reiss
as Lisa
as Dr. Fish
as Maya
as Charisse
as Dr. Litvack
Director:
Writer:
Nat Mauldin, Larry Levin, Hugh Lofting
Stars:
Eddie Murphy, Ossie Davis, Oliver Platt, Peter Boyle, Richard Schiff, Kristen Wilson, Jeffrey Tambor, Kyla Pratt, Raven-Symoné, Steven Gilborn,
Genres:
Comedy,Family,Fantasy
Release Date:
1998 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
85 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Doctor Dolittle
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Dr. John Dolittle
as Archer Dolittle
as Dr. Mark Weller
as Calloway
as Dr. Gene Reiss
as Lisa
as Dr. Fish
as Maya
as Charisse
as Dr. Litvack
as Jeremy
as Diane
as Mrs. Parkus
as Lucky (voice)
as Rodney (voice)
as Tiger (voice)
as Owl (Voice)
as Rat #1 (Voice)
as Rat #2 (Voice)
as Female Pigeon (voice)
as Male Pigeon (voice)
as Prologue Dog (voice)
as Raccoon (voice)
as Skunk (voice)
as Drunk Monkey (Voice)
as Compulsive Dog (Voice)
as Old Beagle (voice)
as Pound Dog (voice)
as Possum (voice)
as Heavy Woman's Dog (voice)
as German Shepherd (voice)
as 'I Love You' Dog (voice)
as Bettleheim the Cat (voice)
as Baby Tiger (voice)
as Pig (voice)
as Penguin (voice)
as Intern
as Patient at Hammersmith
as Beagle Woman
as Woman
as Vet's Assistant
as Security Guard
as Mr. Galvin
as Reporter
as Cop #1
as Cop #2
as Blaine (uncredited)
as Circus Clown (uncredited)
as Patient at Hammersmith (uncredited)
as Drunk Monkey (uncredited)
as Jumping Boy (uncredited)
as Receptionist
as Busboy
as Policeman
as Animal Control Officer
as 3-Year-Old John Dolittle
as Reverend
as Goat (voice)
as 5-Year-Old John Dolittle
as Circus Clown (uncredited)
as Mounted Policeman
as Orangutan (voice)
as Circus Audience (uncredited)
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