Doctor Dolittle (1998)
A doctor's reawakened childhood gift for animal conversation creates whimsical, feel-good family comedy.
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!
How intense is Doctor Dolittle?
Doctor Dolittle has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad. Rated PG-13.
What Doctor Dolittle feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Doctor Dolittle
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Is Doctor Dolittle scary?
No. Doctor Dolittle is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Doctor Dolittle gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Doctor Dolittle sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Doctor Dolittle OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Doctor Dolittle?
Doctor Dolittle runs 1h 25m.
Where can I stream Doctor Dolittle?
Doctor Dolittle is streaming on Disney+.
Does Doctor Dolittle have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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