Doctor Dolittle(1998)
“He doesn't just talk to the animals!”
Overview
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!
Director
Betty Thomas
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$71M
Revenue
$295M
Cast
Eddie Murphy
as Dr. John Dolittle
Ossie Davis
as Archer Dolittle
Oliver Platt
as Dr. Mark Weller
Peter Boyle
as Calloway
Richard Schiff
as Dr. Gene Reiss
Kristen Wilson
as Lisa
Jeffrey Tambor
as Dr. Fish
Kyla Pratt
as Maya
Raven-Symoné
as Charisse
Steven Gilborn
as Dr. Litvack
Erik Dellums
as Jeremy
June Christopher
as Diane
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
5.7 / 10
Budget
$71M
Box Office
$295M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • Davis Entertainment • Joseph M. Singer Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Doctor Dolittle?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Doctor Dolittle (1998).
What is Doctor Dolittle about?▼
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!
Who directed Doctor Dolittle?▼
Doctor Dolittle was directed by Betty Thomas and released in 1998. It is a comedy, family, fantasy film.
How long is Doctor Dolittle?▼
Doctor Dolittle has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in Doctor Dolittle?▼
The cast of Doctor Dolittle includes Eddie Murphy as Dr. John Dolittle, Ossie Davis as Archer Dolittle, Oliver Platt as Dr. Mark Weller, Peter Boyle as Calloway, Richard Schiff as Dr. Gene Reiss and more.
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