Dr. Dolittle

1998, Comedy, 1h 25m

52 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Doctor Dolittle finds some mirth in the novelty of wisecracking critters, but this family feature's treacly tone is made queasy by a reliance on scatological gags that undercut the intended warmth. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

After a fender bender, Dr. John Dolittle (Eddie Murphy) gets back his childhood ability to converse with animals. But the gift turns out to be a mixed blessing when the good doctor finds himself besieged by boozing monkeys, injured owls and depressed lions who need his special assistance. When Dolittle's strange behavior catches the attention of his wife, Lisa (Kristen Wilson), he winds up in a mental institution. Luckily, he has some animal friends to help him out of his hairy situation.

Cast & Crew

Eddie Murphy
Dr. John Dolittle
Ossie Davis
Archer Dolittle
Oliver Platt
Dr. Mark Weller
Peter Boyle
Calloway
Richard Schiff
Dr. Gene Reiss
Kristen Wilson
Lisa Dolittle
Jeffrey Tambor
Dr. Fish
Kyla Pratt
Maya Dolittle
Raven-Symoné
Charisse Dolittle
Steven Gilborn
Dr. Sam Litvack
Norm Macdonald
Lucky
Voice
Albert Brooks
Tiger
Voice
Chris Rock
Rodney
Voice
Garry Shandling
Male Pigeon
Voice
Betty Thomas
Director
Nat Mauldin
Screenwriter
Larry Levin
Screenwriter
John Davis
Producer
Joseph Singer
Producer
David T. Friendly
Producer
Sue Baden-Powell
Executive Producer
Jenno Topping
Executive Producer
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