Doctor Dolittle(1998)
He doesn't just talk to the animals!
Doctor Dolittle 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!
Doctor Dolittle (1998) is a comedy, family and fantasy film directed by Betty Thomas, released on June 26, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Eddie Murphy, Ossie Davis, Oliver Platt and Peter Boyle. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 3,376 ratings.
- Director:
- Betty Thomas
- Writers:
- Nat Mauldin, Larry Levin, Hugh Lofting
- Producers:
- John Davis, David T. Friendly, Joseph Singer
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Boyd
- Composer:
- Richard Gibbs
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox, Davis Entertainment, Joseph M. Singer Entertainment
- Budget:
- $71,000,000
- Revenue:
- $294,500,000
- Status:
- Released
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Doctor Dolittle Cast & Crew
Main 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
Steven Gilborn
as Dr. Litvack
Erik Dellums
as Jeremy
June Christopher
as Diane
Key crew
Directed by Betty Thomas, written by Nat Mauldin, Larry Levin and Hugh Lofting, produced by John Davis, David T. Friendly and Joseph Singer.
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Doctor Dolittle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 3,376 ratings.
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Doctor Dolittle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Doctor Dolittle online?
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Doctor Dolittle (1998) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Doctor Dolittle?
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The main cast of Doctor Dolittle (1998) includes Eddie Murphy, Ossie Davis, Oliver Platt, Peter Boyle and Richard Schiff. The film was directed by Betty Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Doctor Dolittle released?
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Doctor Dolittle was released on June 26, 1998 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Doctor Dolittle worth watching?
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Doctor Dolittle (1998) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 3,376 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Doctor Dolittle?
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