Movie
Doctor Dolittle
He doesn't just talk to the animals!
A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle seems to have the world by the tail, until a long suppressed talent he possessed as a child, the ability to communicate with animals is suddenly reawakened with a vengeance! Now every creature within squawking distance wants the good doctor's advice, unleashing an outrageous chain of events that turns his world upside down!
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Doctor Dolittle is available to stream on Disney+ and Netflix in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Google Play. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Synopsis
A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle seems to have the world by the tail, until a long suppressed talent he possessed as a child, the ability to communicate with animals is suddenly reawakened with a vengeance! Now every creature within squawking distance wants the good doctor's advice, unleashing an outrageous chain of events that turns his world upside down!
More about Doctor Dolittle
Cast
Eddie MurphyDr. John Dolittle
Ossie DavisArcher Dolittle
Oliver PlattDr. Mark Weller
Peter BoyleCalloway
Richard SchiffDr. Gene Reiss
Kristen WilsonLisa
Jeffrey TamborDr. Fish
Kyla PrattMayaCredits
- Directed by
- Betty Thomas
- Written by
- Nat Mauldin, Larry Levin, Hugh Lofting, Hugh Lofting
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- Dr. Dolittle Collection
- Budget
- $71M
- Box office
- $294.5M
Production
20th Century FoxUnited States
Davis EntertainmentUnited States- Joseph M. Singer Entertainment
