Dolittle (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2020, Dolittle is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Stephen Gaghan, running about 101 minutes. “He's just not a people person.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures.
Who’s in it. Dolittle stars Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. John Dolittle, Antonio Banderas as King Rassouli, Michael Sheen as Dr. Blair Müdfly and Jim Broadbent as Lord Thomas Badgley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Dolittle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $251.4M 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 Dolittle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dolittle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dolittle (2020)?
- In US, 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 Dolittle worth watching?
- Dolittle holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dolittle?
- Dolittle stars Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent and Jessie Buckley.
- When was Dolittle released?
- Dolittle was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.