A physician who can talk to animals embarks on an adventure to find a legendary island with a young apprentice and a crew of strange pets.A physician who can talk to animals embarks on an adventure to find a legendary island with a young apprentice and a crew of strange pets.A physician who can talk to animals embarks on an adventure to find a legendary island with a young apprentice and a crew of strange pets.
- Awards
- 4 wins & 9 nominations total
Emma Thompson
- Poly
- (voice)
Rami Malek
- Chee-Chee
- (voice)
Kumail Nanjiani
- Plimpton
- (voice)
Octavia Spencer
- Dab-Dab
- (voice)
Tom Holland
- Jip
- (voice)
Craig Robinson
- Kevin
- (voice)
Ralph Fiennes
- Barry
- (voice)
Selena Gomez
- Betsy
- (voice)
Marion Cotillard
- Tutu
- (voice)
Featured reviews
The negative reviews here are lacking consideration of the viewer such a movie intends to alight and invite in: not film or literature aficionados; children. This movie is perfect for elementary school age kids, entering the genre of film and unawares or wary of the mature themes, titles and classics that flit by in their budding lives. Don't review or see this movie as a critic. Consider it as a parent and carrier of culture, and see it as an amuse bouche for the little blossoming beloved in your life. This film is great.
I was worried going into this that it would be awful based on early reviews. It turned out to be a delightful, humorous family movie with CGI that would put most films to shame. Yes, there are cheesy over-the-top jokes. Yes, a lot of it is silly. Yes, the plot is simple. It's a movie for children! Robert Downey Jr was charming, Michael Sheen was every bit that classic mustache-twirling villain, and Antonio Banderas surprised me with his performance! The child actors were impressive and believable, and the voice acting was cute and probably the funniest part of the movie. Again, let me say- this is a movie intended for children that can be enjoyed by adults who aren't expecting a drama of the year. Let your inner kid out and see a movie for fun. I thoroughly enjoyed this one!
You get what you expect with this film - easy to watch and a good laugh from start to finish. As family friendly as a film gets. The cast (both in person and voice over) are of the highest calibre and this only adds to the quality.
A note on Downey Jr's Doctors accent - it is a South Wales accent. Not only did I pick up on this immediately, but I would know... being Welsh and having the very accent myself. He pulls it off with a more than decent attempt.
To summarise - very good viewing.
A note on Downey Jr's Doctors accent - it is a South Wales accent. Not only did I pick up on this immediately, but I would know... being Welsh and having the very accent myself. He pulls it off with a more than decent attempt.
To summarise - very good viewing.
If you think this movie was boring or terrible you have no imagination and your inner child is dead old and grumpy. It was delightful, imaginative and enjoyable to watch. I don't understand all the hate for it. Go see it and imagine!
No, this is not an Oscar contender.
But all the negative reviews are completely unwarranted.
This movie is cheesy and fun. It has talking animals. Good guys and bad guys. A love story. Comic relief.
It's meant for kids, people. And mine loved it.
But all the negative reviews are completely unwarranted.
This movie is cheesy and fun. It has talking animals. Good guys and bad guys. A love story. Comic relief.
It's meant for kids, people. And mine loved it.
Did you know
- TriviaRobert Downey Jr. based his character on Dr. William Price, an eccentric Welshman. Dr. Price is now a revered historical figure in Wales - there's even a statue of him in his hometown of Llantrisant.
- GoofsThe plaque on Dr. Dolittle's gates invites people to "Inquire Within". In British English, the sign should say "Enquire Within".
- Quotes
Poly: Sit down, John.
Dr. John Dolittle: Don't embarrass me in front of my crew.
- Crazy creditsThe closing credits are set in a gallery of paintings/portraits of Dolittle and his crew.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Rich Evans Reacts to 2020 Movie Trailers (2020)
- SoundtracksOriginal
Written by Sia (as Sia Furler), Jesse Shatkin and Sean Douglas
Performed by Sia
Produced by Jesse Shatkin
Sia appears courtesy of Monkey Puzzle Music
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle
- Filming locations
- Menai Suspension Bridge, Anglesey, Wales, UK(on location)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $175,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $77,047,065
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $21,844,045
- Jan 19, 2020
- Gross worldwide
- $251,410,631
- Runtime1 hour 41 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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