Doctor Dolittle.

Name: Doctor Dolittle
Genre: Adventure, Musical, Fantasy
Released: 1967-12-19
Duration: 144 min
Cast: Rex Harrison, Samantha Eggar, Anthony Newley, Richard Attenborough, Peter Bull

Talk to the animals. Follow the song.

An eccentric doctor who understands animals leaves ordinary village life behind for a remarkable voyage. Friends old and new join his musical journey in search of creatures that most people believe exist only in stories.

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Why it’s a little special

An expansive old-fashioned musical with elaborate animal inventions and a hero whose curiosity extends well beyond human conversation.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

Hunting, animal captivity, peril at sea, and dated depictions of other cultures. The lengthy runtime and leisurely songs may challenge younger viewers.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Rex Harrison, Samantha Eggar, Anthony Newley, Richard Attenborough, Peter Bull, Geoffrey Holder, William Dix, Portia Nelson, Muriel Landers, Norma Varden
Release date: December 19, 1967
Runtime: 144 minutes
Genre: Adventure, Musical, Fantasy
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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