Doctor Dolittle

Doctor Dolittle

1998 · 85 min · EN · PG-13 · 5.7 (3,406 votes)
Dir. Betty Thomas · Starring Eddie Murphy, Ossie Davis, Oliver Platt, Peter Boyle, Richard Schiff, Kristen Wilson · Music Richard Gibbs · Dr. Dolittle Collection

“He doesn't just talk to the animals!”

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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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This film offers a lighthearted, chaotic, and heartwarming experience. It's a whimsical journey into embracing the extraordinary, filled with broad humor and a steady pace. Perfect for a family movie night, it explores themes of acceptance and the unique bonds of communication. Expect a silly, feel-good time.

lightheartedchaoticheartwarmingwhimsicalsillysteadybroad family comedyanimal-centric humor90s mainstreamphysical comedyfamily bondsacceptancecommunicationresponsibility
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based on novel or booktigersan francisco, californiaveterinarianmonkeydogtalking to animalswoman directorfather son relationshipfather daughter relationship
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