Doctor Dolittle
1967, English. Directed by Richard Fleischer.
Ride across the sea inside the GIANT PINK SEA SNAIL!
A veterinarian who can communicate with animals travels abroad to search for a giant sea snail.
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 213 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Doctor Dolittle
Doctor Dolittle isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Richard FleischerDirector
- 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
- Frank BakerTrial Spectator (uncredited)
- Edward CastPrison Guard (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 5 December 1967
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leslie Bricusse
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $9M
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What Doctor Dolittle is based on
Doctor Dolittle is based on Doctor Dolittle, a children's book by Hugh Lofting.
Children's book
Doctor Dolittle
By Hugh Lofting
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Doctor Dolittle: quick answers
Is Doctor Dolittle worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 213 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Doctor Dolittle?
Doctor Dolittle runs 151 minutes (2h 31m).
Does Doctor Dolittle have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Doctor Dolittle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Doctor Dolittle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Doctor Dolittle is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Doctor Dolittle on?
Doctor Dolittle isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Doctor Dolittle?
If you liked Doctor Dolittle, try Dolittle, My Little Pony: A New Generation, Harold and the Purple Crayon.
Who directed Doctor Dolittle?
Doctor Dolittle (1967) was directed by Richard Fleischer and stars Rex Harrison, Samantha Eggar, Anthony Newley.
What is Doctor Dolittle based on?
Doctor Dolittle is based on Doctor Dolittle, a children's book by Hugh Lofting.