Doctor Dolittle
"He doesn't just talk to the animals!"
Originally released in 1998. Doctor Dolittle is a comedy/family film. directed by Betty Thomas. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eddie Murphy, Ossie Davis, and Oliver Platt
Synopsis
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!
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3,212 votes)
Budget
$71M
Production budget
Box Office
$294.5M
4.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $71,000,000
- Revenue
- $294,500,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Davis Entertainment
- Joseph M. Singer Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Doctor Dolittle?
Doctor Dolittle was directed by Betty Thomas.
How long is Doctor Dolittle?
Doctor Dolittle has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Doctor Dolittle released?
Doctor Dolittle was released on June 26, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Doctor Dolittle?
The main cast of Doctor Dolittle includes Eddie Murphy, Ossie Davis, Oliver Platt, Peter Boyle, Richard Schiff.
Is Doctor Dolittle worth watching?
Doctor Dolittle has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 3,212 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.