Dolittle

20202020
PGPG
1h 41m

Robert Downey Jr., Emma Thompson, Marion Cotillard, Octavia Spencer, John Cena, Selena Gomez, Rami Malek, Kumail Nanjiani, and Tom Holland in Dolittle (2020)

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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.

Director
- Stephen Gaghan
Writers
- Stephen Gaghan(screenplay by)
- Dan Gregor(screenplay by)
- Doug Mand(screenplay by)
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Awards
- 3 wins & 9 nominations

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Robert Downey Jr. at an event for Dolittle (2020)

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Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey at an event for Dolittle (2020)

Carmel Laniado at an event for Dolittle (2020)

Carmel Laniado at an event for Dolittle (2020)

Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland at an event for Dolittle (2020)

Robert Downey Jr. at an event for Dolittle (2020)

Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland at an event for Dolittle (2020)

Robert Downey Jr., Emma Thompson, Susan Downey, and Tom Holland at an event for Dolittle (2020)

Harry Collett and Carmel Laniado at an event for Dolittle (2020)

Robert Downey Jr., Emma Thompson, Susan Downey, Tom Holland, Harry Collett, and Carmel Laniado at an event for Dolittle (2020)

Director
- Stephen Gaghan
Writers
- Stephen Gaghan(screenplay by)
- Dan Gregor(screenplay by)
- Doug Mand(screenplay by)
All cast & crew
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After his wife's death, Dr. John Dolittle (Robert Downey, Jr.) decided to hide from the world with his beloved animals. But he has to take a journey to a mysterious island to find a healing tree, which is the only medicine that can help the dying Queen Victoria (Jessie Buckley) in Buckingham Palace.

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Taglines
- He's just not a people person.
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for some action, rude humor and brief language
Parents guide

Trivia
Robert 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.

Goofs
The 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 credits
The closing credits are set in a gallery of paintings/portraits of Dolittle and his crew.

Connections
Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Dolittle (2020)

Soundtracks
Original
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

Top review

6/10

Nice for kids

If you are going to watch a movie with a child, you can choose this movie. I also watched versions of Eddie Murphy. This movie is more beautiful. Scenarios and jokes are better. Visual effects are realistic.

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Budget
- $175,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $77,047,065
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $21,844,045
- Jan 19, 2020
Gross worldwide
- $245,438,444

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Runtime
1 hour 41 minutes
Color
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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