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Doctor Dolittle
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Doctor Dolittle

1998 · 85 min Comedy Family Fantasy
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

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!

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Betty Thomas

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

Dr. John Dolittle

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Archer Dolittle

Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Dr. Mark Weller

Peter Boyle

Peter Boyle

Calloway

Richard Schiff

Richard Schiff

Dr. Gene Reiss

Kristen Wilson

Kristen Wilson

Lisa

Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor

Dr. Fish

Kyla Pratt

Kyla Pratt

Maya

Raven-Symoné

Raven-Symoné

Charisse

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Steven Gilborn

Dr. Litvack

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