Doctor Dolittle (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1998, Doctor Dolittle is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Betty Thomas, running about 85 minutes. “He doesn't just talk to the animals!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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!
Who’s in it. Doctor Dolittle stars Eddie Murphy as Dr. John Dolittle, Ossie Davis as Archer Dolittle, Oliver Platt as Dr. Mark Weller and Peter Boyle as Calloway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Doctor Dolittle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $294.5M 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 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 (1998)?
- In US, Doctor Dolittle 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 Doctor Dolittle worth watching?
- Doctor Dolittle holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doctor Dolittle?
- Doctor Dolittle stars Eddie Murphy, Ossie Davis, Oliver Platt, Peter Boyle and Richard Schiff.
- When was Doctor Dolittle released?
- Doctor Dolittle was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.