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Oliver & Company

  • 1988
  • G
  • 1h 14m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Cheech Marin, Billy Joel, and Joey Lawrence in Oliver & Company (1988)
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A lost and alone kitten joins a gang of dogs engaged in petty larceny in New York City.A lost and alone kitten joins a gang of dogs engaged in petty larceny in New York City.A lost and alone kitten joins a gang of dogs engaged in petty larceny in New York City.

  • Director
    • George Scribner
  • Writers
    • Jim Cox
    • Tim Disney
    • James Mangold
  • Stars
    • Joey Lawrence
    • Billy Joel
    • Cheech Marin
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    51K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,468
    966
    • Director
      • George Scribner
    • Writers
      • Jim Cox
      • Tim Disney
      • James Mangold
    • Stars
      • Joey Lawrence
      • Billy Joel
      • Cheech Marin
    • 120User reviews
    • 67Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Joey Lawrence
    Joey Lawrence
    • Oliver
    • (voice)
    Billy Joel
    Billy Joel
    • Dodger
    • (voice)
    Cheech Marin
    Cheech Marin
    • Tito
    • (voice)
    Richard Mulligan
    Richard Mulligan
    • Einstein
    • (voice)
    Roscoe Lee Browne
    Roscoe Lee Browne
    • Francis
    • (voice)
    Sheryl Lee Ralph
    Sheryl Lee Ralph
    • Rita
    • (voice)
    Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise
    • Fagin
    • (voice)
    Taurean Blacque
    Taurean Blacque
    • Roscoe
    • (voice)
    Carl Weintraub
    Carl Weintraub
    • Desoto
    • (voice)
    Robert Loggia
    Robert Loggia
    • Sykes
    • (voice)
    Natalie Gregory
    Natalie Gregory
    • Jenny
    • (voice)
    William Glover
    • Winston
    • (voice)
    Bette Midler
    Bette Midler
    • Georgette
    • (voice)
    Frank Welker
    Frank Welker
    • Carlo
    • (voice)
    • …
    Deborah Gates
    • Additional Voice
    • (voice)
    • (as Debbie Gates)
    Charles Bartlett
    Charles Bartlett
    • Additional Voice
    • (voice)
    Jonathan Brandis
    Jonathan Brandis
    • Additional Voice
    • (voice)
    Kal David
    • Additional Voice
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • George Scribner
    • Writers
      • Jim Cox
      • Tim Disney
      • James Mangold
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Animators shot photos of New York streets as reference, using cameras set eighteen inches off the ground to get a dog's point of view.
    • Goofs
      The Brooklyn Bridge does not have subway tracks.
    • Quotes

      Francis: [to Roscoe] Isn't it rather dangerous to use ones entire vocabulary in a single sentence?

    • Alternate versions
      The original 1988 theatrical release used the original 1985 Walt Disney Pictures logo while further releases from the 1996 theatrical releases onward use the 1990 variant of the logo.
    • Connections
      Edited into Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez! (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Once Upon a Time in New York City
      Music by Barry Mann

      Lyrics by Howard Ashman

      Produced by Stewart Levine

      Performed by Huey Lewis

    User reviews120

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    The rhythm of the city...
    This movie has an unmistakable 1980s vibe that gives it a certain charm. Viewers familiar with "Oliver Twist" will find it interesting how Dickens's story is adapted around dogs and their owners in modern-day New York City.

    Billy Joel impresses as the voice of Dodger, a mutt with New York attitude. He's joined in the cast by Cheech Marin, Bette Midler, and Dom DeLuise (as a derelict Fagin).

    The best character, in my mind, is the city itself. This is definitely a New York City movie, tapping into the city's personality and capturing many of the landmarks in the animation.

    The movie has a visual aesthetic that is not quite like the style of other Disney films, which is kind of cool. There's some great character animation, such as with the imposing villain Sykes (Robert Loggia). CGI framework is used effectively throughout the film to animate cars and things.

    OLIVER & COMPANY is definitely a product of its time: the late 1980s. The movie is dated by the clothing worn by the humans, the models of the cars, the music (smooth and synthesizery, with the main title song sung by Huey Lewis), the gritty urban look, and even the character designs (see the hot dog vendor or the hairspray-loving canine Rita).

    In a superficial way, OLIVER & COMPANY reminds me of THE RESCUERS. Both have a unique aesthetic "feel" that strays from the classic Disney style and seems to capture the sensibilities of the times. OLIVER is as quintessentially 1988 as THE RESCUERS is 1977. (Both films also portray contemporary New York City, involve animals helping a cute little girl, and explore some dark and emotional territory.) OLIVER & COMPANY is dated, but gloriously so.

    The next animated film released by Disney would be THE LITTLE MERMAID (1989), which launched the company's 1990s renaissance of timeless masterpieces, shaped by Alan Menken's Broadway-influenced musical direction. It's interesting to see the quaint, contemporary style of OLIVER, knowing that Disney would soon go off in a different direction.

    With no nostalgic ties to this film, I can say that it's a decent flick, although it wouldn't crack even my top 20 Disney movies. Love the NYC stuff. Joel's "Why Should I Worry?" is a musical highlight. The story has a surprising emotional impact and the climax is both dark and exciting.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 18, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Oliver and the Dodger
    • Filming locations
      • Walt Disney Feature Animation - 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Animation Studios
      • Silver Screen Partners III
      • Walt Disney Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $31,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $74,151,346
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,022,752
      • Nov 20, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $74,151,346
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo

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