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Doctor Dolittle

Seen it?

1967 | 151 min | Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won 2 Oscars, though it had middling reviews (29% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved The Jungle Book, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Epic and sweeping, at 2 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 31 min.
  • Made in 1967: an older pace and style.

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How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Song, Academy Awards: Best Special Visual Effects. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars, 2 more Golden Globes and 1 WGA Award. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $9 million worldwide on a $18 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 91K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Fleischer

  • Rex HarrisonDr. John Dolittle
  • Samantha EggarEmma Fairfax
  • Anthony NewleyMatthew Mugg
  • Richard AttenboroughAlbert Blossom
  • Peter BullGeneral Bellowes
  • Muriel LandersMrs. Blossom
  • William DixTommy Stubbins
  • Geoffrey HolderWilliam Shakespeare X
  • Portia NelsonSarah Dolittle
  • Norma VardenLady Fetherington