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!
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Doctor Dolittle earned $294.5M worldwide on a $71.0M budget — a 315% return on investment.
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Year context
Doctor Dolittle was released 28 years ago in 1998.
CAST (20)
Eddie Murphy
Dr. John Dolittle
Ossie Davis
Archer Dolittle
Oliver Platt
Dr. Mark Weller
Peter Boyle
Calloway
Richard Schiff
Dr. Gene Reiss
Kristen Wilson
Lisa
Jeffrey Tambor
Dr. Fish
Kyla Pratt
Maya
Raven-Symoné
Charisse
Steven Gilborn
Dr. Litvack
Erik Dellums
Jeremy
June Christopher
Diane
Cherie Franklin
Mrs. Parkus
Norm Macdonald
Lucky (voice)
Chris Rock
Rodney (voice)
Albert Brooks
Tiger (voice)
Jenna Elfman
Owl (Voice)
Reni Santoni
Rat #1 (Voice)
John Leguizamo
Rat #2 (Voice)
Julie Kavner
Female Pigeon (voice)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$71.0M
Budget
$294.5M
Revenue
+315%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Davis Entertainment
Friendly Productions
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
85 min (1h 25m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (3,229 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$71,000,000
Box Office
$294,500,000
Profit
+$223,500,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Doctor Dolittle about?
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!
How long is Doctor Dolittle?
Doctor Dolittle has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who directed Doctor Dolittle?
Doctor Dolittle was directed by Betty Thomas.
Who stars in Doctor Dolittle?
The cast of Doctor Dolittle includes Eddie Murphy, Ossie Davis, Oliver Platt, Peter Boyle, Richard Schiff.
How much did Doctor Dolittle make at the box office?
Doctor Dolittle earned $294,500,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $71,000,000.
What is the rating of Doctor Dolittle?
Doctor Dolittle has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 3,229 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Family
Fantasy
KEYWORDS (10)
based on novel or book
tiger
san francisco, california
veterinarian
monkey
dog
talking to animals
woman director
father son relationship
father daughter relationship