Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
Seen it?2008 | 85 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 families. If you loved Ron's Gone Wrong, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Maya Dolittle is back in a heartwarming adventure of presidential proportions! Maya's dream of going to vet school is put on hold when she gets a call from the president of the United States. It seems the First Dog is out of control, and the president needs Maya's help. It's up to Maya and her own dog, Lucky, to stop a canine catastrophe from becoming a national crisis!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Craig Shapiro
- Kyla PrattMaya Dolittle
- Peter CoyotePresident Sterling
- Malcolm StewartChief Dorian
- Niall MatterCole Fletcher
- Elise GatienCourtney Sterling
- Karen HolnessLisa Dolittle
- Christine ChatelainSelma
- Kwesi AmeyawPrince Tharoor
- Stephanie BeldingDoris Park-Weaver
- Christopher GazeAcademic #1