101 Dalmatians (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1996, 101 Dalmatians is a comedy and family film directed by Stephen Herek, running about 103 minutes. “So many dogs. So little time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An evil, high-fashion designer plots to steal Dalmatian puppies in order to make an extravagant fur coat, but instead creates an extravagant mess.
Who’s in it. 101 Dalmatians stars Glenn Close as Cruella de Vil, Jeff Daniels as Roger, Joely Richardson as Anita and Joan Plowright as Nanny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, 101 Dalmatians has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $320.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 101 Dalmatians page.
If you liked it. Fans of 101 Dalmatians tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 101 Dalmatians (1996)?
- In US, 101 Dalmatians is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 101 Dalmatians worth watching?
- 101 Dalmatians holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 101 Dalmatians?
- 101 Dalmatians stars Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson, Joan Plowright and Hugh Laurie.
- When was 101 Dalmatians released?
- 101 Dalmatians was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.