Movie
Dolittle
He's just not a people person.
After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Synopsis
After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures.
More about Dolittle
Cast
Robert Downey Jr.Dr. John Dolittle
Harry CollettTommy Stubbins
Michael SheenDr. Blair Müdfly
Jim BroadbentLord Thomas Badgley
Antonio BanderasKing Rassouli
Rami MalekChee-Chee (voice)
Jessie BuckleyQueen Victoria
Emma ThompsonPoly (voice)Credits
- Directed by
- Stephen Gaghan
- Written by
- Stephen Gaghan, Dan Gregor, Doug Mand, Thomas Shepherd
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $175M
- Box office
- $251.4M
Production
Universal PicturesUnited States
Team DowneyUnited States
Perfect World PicturesChina
Roth-Kirschenbaum FilmsUnited States
