Oliver & Company
"The first Disney movie with attitude."
Originally released in 1988. Oliver & Company is a animation/comedy film. directed by George Scribner. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joey Lawrence, Billy Joel, and Cheech Marin
Synopsis
A young cat named Oliver is left alone in a kitten box, while all the other young cats have new owners. A big dog named Dodger shows him how to get food and later Oliver lives with him, his owner Fagin and Fagin's other dogs Tito, Rita, Einstein, and Francis. Fagin has one problem besides being broke he owes a nasty man named Sykes a lot of money. If he can't pay it back he's in big trouble. While Oliver runs into a little girl named Jenny who becomes his new owner which he is happy with and later Sykes sees Jenny as the key for him to get his money.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 18, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (1,662 votes)
Budget
$31M
Production budget
Box Office
$121M
3.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joey Lawrence
as Oliver (voice)
Billy Joel
as Dodger (voice)
Cheech Marin
as Tito (voice)
Richard Mulligan
as Einstein (voice)
Roscoe Lee Browne
as Francis (voice)
Sheryl Lee Ralph
as Rita (voice)
Bette Midler
as Georgette (voice)
Dom DeLuise
as Fagin (voice)
Taurean Blacque
as Roscoe (voice)
Carl Weintraub
as Desoto (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $31,000,000
- Revenue
- $121,000,000
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Silver Screen Partners III
- Walt Disney Feature Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver & Company about?
A young cat named Oliver is left alone in a kitten box, while all the other young cats have new owners. A big dog named Dodger shows him how to get food and later Oliver lives with him, his owner F...
Who directed Oliver & Company?
Oliver & Company was directed by George Scribner.
How long is Oliver & Company?
Oliver & Company has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Oliver & Company released?
Oliver & Company was released on November 18, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Oliver & Company?
The main cast of Oliver & Company includes Joey Lawrence, Billy Joel, Cheech Marin, Richard Mulligan, Roscoe Lee Browne.
Is Oliver & Company worth watching?
Oliver & Company has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,662 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.