Dolittle.

Name: Dolittle
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
Released: 2020-01-17
Duration: 101 min
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Jessie Buckley

The doctor will see the animals.

A reclusive doctor who can speak with animals sets sail to find a cure for the queen. His unusual crew and a young apprentice help him face old grief, hostile rivals, and unfamiliar creatures.

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Why it’s a little special

A collection of talking-animal personalities gives the elaborate voyage its comic rhythm.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

A deceased spouse, animal peril, weapons, a frightening dragon, and prolonged bathroom humor.

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: Stephen Gaghan
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Jessie Buckley, Harry Collett, Kasia Smutniak, Carmel Laniado, Ralph Ineson, Joanna Page, Emma Thompson, Rami Malek
Written by: Stephen Gaghan, Dan Gregor, Doug Mand
Produced by: Robert Downey Jr., Sarah Bradshaw, Zachary Roth, Joe Roth, Jeffrey Kirschenbaum, Susan Downey, Jonathan Liebesman
Release date: January 17, 2020
Runtime: 101 minutes
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
Studio: Universal Pictures
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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