Doctor Dolittle (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1967, Doctor Dolittle is a comedy, fantasy, family and music film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 152 minutes. “Ride across the sea inside the GIANT PINK SEA SNAIL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A veterinarian who can communicate with animals travels abroad to search for a giant sea snail.
Who’s in it. Doctor Dolittle stars Rex Harrison as Dr. John Dolittle, Samantha Eggar as Emma Fairfax, Anthony Newley as Matthew Mugg and Richard Attenborough as Albert Blossom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Doctor Dolittle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Doctor Dolittle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Dolittle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Dolittle (1967)?
- In US, Doctor Dolittle is available to 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 Doctor Dolittle worth watching?
- Doctor Dolittle holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doctor Dolittle?
- Doctor Dolittle stars Rex Harrison, Samantha Eggar, Anthony Newley, Richard Attenborough and Peter Bull.
- When was Doctor Dolittle released?
- Doctor Dolittle was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.