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    Eläintohtori Dolittle

    Original title: Dolittle
    • 20202020
    • K-7K-7
    • 1h 41min
    IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    53K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,199
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    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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    AdventureComedyFamily

    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.

    IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    53K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,199
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    • Director
      • Stephen Gaghan
    • Writers
      • Stephen Gaghan(screenplay by)
      • Dan Gregor(screenplay by)
      • Doug Mand(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Robert Downey Jr.
      • Antonio Banderas
      • Michael Sheen
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    • Director
      • Stephen Gaghan
    • Writers
      • Stephen Gaghan(screenplay by)
      • Dan Gregor(screenplay by)
      • Doug Mand(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Robert Downey Jr.
      • Antonio Banderas
      • Michael Sheen
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    • 787User reviews
    • 187Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
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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., Emma Thompson, Susan Downey, Tom Holland, Harry Collett, and Carmel Laniado at an event for Dolittle (2020)

    Top cast

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    Robert Downey Jr.
    Robert Downey Jr.
    • Dr. John Dolittleas Dr. John Dolittle
    Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas
    • King Rassoulias King Rassouli
    Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen
    • Dr. Blair Müdflyas Dr. Blair Müdfly
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • Lord Thomas Badgleyas Lord Thomas Badgley
    Jessie Buckley
    Jessie Buckley
    • Queen Victoriaas Queen Victoria
    Harry Collett
    Harry Collett
    • Tommy Stubbinsas Tommy Stubbins
    Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson
    • Polyas Poly
    • (voice)
    Rami Malek
    Rami Malek
    • Chee-Cheeas Chee-Chee
    • (voice)
    John Cena
    John Cena
    • Yoshias Yoshi
    • (voice)
    Kumail Nanjiani
    Kumail Nanjiani
    • Plimptonas Plimpton
    • (voice)
    Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer
    • Dab-Dabas Dab-Dab
    • (voice)
    Tom Holland
    Tom Holland
    • Jipas Jip
    • (voice)
    Craig Robinson
    Craig Robinson
    • Kevinas Kevin
    • (voice)
    Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes
    • Barryas Barry
    • (voice)
    Selena Gomez
    Selena Gomez
    • Betsyas Betsy
    • (voice)
    Marion Cotillard
    Marion Cotillard
    • Tutuas Tutu
    • (voice)
    Kasia Smutniak
    Kasia Smutniak
    • Lily Dolittleas Lily Dolittle
    Carmel Laniado
    Carmel Laniado
    • Lady Roseas Lady Rose
    • Director
      • Stephen Gaghan
    • Writers
      • Stephen Gaghan(screenplay by)
      • Dan Gregor(screenplay by)
      • Doug Mand(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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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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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • He's just not a people person.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • K-7
    • Parents guide

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    • 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

    User reviews787

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Imaginative Good Fun!
    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!
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    • rsna_mille
    • Jan 18, 2020

    FAQ2

    • Will Eddie Murphy (Dr. John Dolittle) make an appearance?
    • Why is Eddie Murphy not in this film? Does anyone know why he didn't make an appearance at all?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 17, 2020 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
      • United Kingdom
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle
    • Filming locations
      • Menai Suspension Bridge, Anglesey, Wales, UK
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Dentsu
      • Perfect World Pictures
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    Box office

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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
      • $245,487,753
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 41min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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