Dolittle
“He's just not a people person.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-03
Top Cast
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Robert Downey Jr.
Dr. John Dolittle
Harry Collett
Tommy Stubbins
Michael Sheen
Dr. Blair Müdfly
Jim Broadbent
Lord Thomas Badgley
Antonio Banderas
King Rassouli
Rami Malek
Chee-Chee (voice)
Jessie Buckley
Queen Victoria
Emma Thompson
Poly (voice)
John Cena
Yoshi (voice)
Kumail Nanjiani
Plimpton (voice)
Craig Robinson
Kevin (voice)
Ralph Fiennes
Barry (voice)
Tom Holland
Jip (voice)
Octavia Spencer
Dab-Dab (voice)
Selena Gomez
Betsy (voice)
Marion Cotillard
Tutu (voice)
Kasia Smutniak
Lily Dolittle
Carmel Laniado
Lady Rose
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 67 DaysJanuary 17, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 24, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 7, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$175M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$251.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.44x
+$76.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Gaghan
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Gaghan, Dan Gregor, Doug Mand
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Dolittle
- Country of Origin
- China, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $175M
- Worldwide Gross
- $251.4M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Team Downey, Perfect World Pictures, Roth-Kirschenbaum Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Gaghan
Stephen Gaghan, Dan Gregor, Doug Mand, Hugh Lofting, Thomas Shepherd
Danny Elfman
Alex Bender, Guillermo Navarro, Fraser Taggart, John Mathieson
Craig Alpert, Chris Lebenzon
Susan Downey, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Joe Roth, Jon Mone
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Crane
Stunt Coordinator
Susan Downey
Producer
Jeff Kirschenbaum
Producer
Joe Roth
Producer
Stephen Gaghan
Director
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Craig Alpert
Editor
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Dominic Watkins
Production Design
Guillermo Navarro
Director of Photography
Chris Lebenzon
Editor
Stephen Gaghan
Screenplay
Dan Gregor
Screenplay
Doug Mand
Screenplay
John Dykstra
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dolittle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dolittle about?
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.
Who directed Dolittle?
Dolittle was directed by Stephen Gaghan.
Who stars in Dolittle?
The principal cast of Dolittle includes Robert Downey Jr., Harry Collett, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Antonio Banderas.
When was Dolittle released and how long is it?
Dolittle was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dolittle?
Dolittle had a reported production budget of $175M and grossed $251.4M at the worldwide box office (1.44 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Dolittle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dolittle was composed by Danny Elfman.
Is Dolittle based on a book or true story?
Dolittle is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Hugh Lofting".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dolittle?
Dolittle holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).