101 Dalmatians
“So many dogs. So little time.”
Synopsis
An evil, high-fashion designer plots to steal Dalmatian puppies in order to make an extravagant fur coat, but instead creates an extravagant mess.
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Glenn Close
Cruella de Vil
Jeff Daniels
Roger
Joely Richardson
Anita
Joan Plowright
Nanny
Hugh Laurie
Jasper
Mark Williams
Horace
John Shrapnel
Skinner
Tim McInnerny
Alonzo
Hugh Fraser
Frederick
Zohren Weiss
Herbert
Mark Haddigan
Alan
Michael Percival
Police Inspector
Neville Phillips
Minister
John Evans
Pensioner with Bulldog
Hilda Braid
Woman On Park Bench
Margery Mason
Woman On Park Bench
John Benfield
Doorman
Andrew Readman
Police Officer #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 27, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 12, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$54M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$320.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.94x
+$266.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Herek
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hughes
- Original Score
- Michael Kamen
- Original Title
- 101 Dalmatians
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $54M
- Worldwide Gross
- $320.7M
- Production Studios
- Great Oaks Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures, Wizzer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Herek
John Hughes, David Molina, Dodie Smith
Michael Kamen
Adrian Biddle
Trudy Ship
Edward S. Feldman, John Hughes, Ricardo Mestres
Department Leadership Roster
Trudy Ship
Editor
Stephen Herek
Director
John Hughes
Screenplay
Adrian Biddle
Director of Photography
John Hughes
Producer
Ricardo Mestres
Producer
Rosemary Burrows
Costume Design
Assheton Gorton
Production Design
Anthony Powell
Costume Design
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 101 Dalmatians
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 101 Dalmatians about?
An evil, high-fashion designer plots to steal Dalmatian puppies in order to make an extravagant fur coat, but instead creates an extravagant mess.
Who directed 101 Dalmatians?
101 Dalmatians was directed by Stephen Herek.
Who stars in 101 Dalmatians?
The principal cast of 101 Dalmatians includes Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson, Joan Plowright, Hugh Laurie.
When was 101 Dalmatians released and how long is it?
101 Dalmatians was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of 101 Dalmatians?
101 Dalmatians had a reported production budget of $54M and grossed $320.7M at the worldwide box office (5.94 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for 101 Dalmatians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 101 Dalmatians was composed by Michael Kamen.
Is 101 Dalmatians based on a book or true story?
101 Dalmatians is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dodie Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for 101 Dalmatians?
101 Dalmatians holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).