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Dolittle

  • 20202020
  • PGPG
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
63K
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POPULARITY
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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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  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Family
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
63K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,706
137
  • Director
    • Stephen Gaghan
  • Writers
    • Stephen Gaghan(screenplay by)
    • Dan Gregor(screenplay by)
    • Doug Mand(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Robert Downey Jr.
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Michael Sheen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stephen Gaghan
  • Writers
    • Stephen Gaghan(screenplay by)
    • Dan Gregor(screenplay by)
    • Doug Mand(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Robert Downey Jr.
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Michael Sheen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 839User reviews
    • 192Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations

    Videos26

    In Theaters January 17, 2020
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    Photos292

    Robert Downey Jr.: April 4
    Robert Downey Jr. at an event for Dolittle (2020)
    Harry Collett at an event for Dolittle (2020)
    Tom Holland at an event for Dolittle (2020)
    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)

    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)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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 Rich Evans Reacts to 2020 Movie Trailers (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 reviews839

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    It's a WELSH accent NOT ENGLISH!
    Had to write a brief review as the level of ignorance regarding RDJ's accent is astounding.

    As a Welshman I can say his attempt at a Welsh accent is not a bad effort at all. Like many places around the UK we have regional variaions but RDJ does a passable version of a South Wales Valleys accent and that is no mean feat.

    As far as the plot is concerned you have to remember this is a family film that's full of CGI animals. Was it great? Not quite - but there was enough fun to enjoy if you could get past the the initial shock that Dolittle wasn't from England.

    Sadly it seems this was too far out of some peoples comfort zones and because of that they missed the hidden meanings of the film which circled around friends and friendship.
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    • Apr 12, 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 (United States)
    • 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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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
      • $245,439,115
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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

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