Dolittle(2020)
“He's just not a people person.”
Overview
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.
Director
Stephen Gaghan
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$175M
Revenue
$251M
Cast
Robert Downey Jr.
as Dr. John Dolittle
Harry Collett
as Tommy Stubbins
Michael Sheen
as Dr. Blair Müdfly
Jim Broadbent
as Lord Thomas Badgley
Antonio Banderas
as King Rassouli
Rami Malek
as Chee-Chee (voice)
Jessie Buckley
as Queen Victoria
Emma Thompson
as Poly (voice)
John Cena
as Yoshi (voice)
Kumail Nanjiani
as Plimpton (voice)
Craig Robinson
as Kevin (voice)
Ralph Fiennes
as Barry (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2020
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$175M
Box Office
$251M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Team Downey • Perfect World Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dolittle?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dolittle (2020).
What is Dolittle about?▼
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.
Who directed Dolittle?▼
Dolittle was directed by Stephen Gaghan and released in 2020. It is a family, comedy, fantasy, adventure film.
How long is Dolittle?▼
Dolittle has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Dolittle?▼
The cast of Dolittle includes Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. John Dolittle, Harry Collett as Tommy Stubbins, Michael Sheen as Dr. Blair Müdfly, Jim Broadbent as Lord Thomas Badgley, Antonio Banderas as King Rassouli and more.
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