IMDb 5.6 2020 HD

Dolittle

Dolittle

2020
Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy
101 min PG USA
6.584 / 10
5.6 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Matt Haggerty / Jo Beckett / James Madejski / Stephen Gaghan / William M. Connor / Tom Rye / Teresa Orlando / Joey Coughlin / Simon Crane / Mark Johnstone / Sandrine Loisy / Marlon Beyer Rieger / Chris Castaldi / Fraser Fennell-Ball
Starring
Robert Downey Jr. / Harry Collett / Michael Sheen / Jim Broadbent / Antonio Banderas / Rami Malek / Jessie Buckley / Emma Thompson

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

disappointing charming uneven whimsical lacklustre colourful forgettable adventure performances visuals

Reviews

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Vivienne Croft
Apr 2, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

Robert Downey Jr. takes centre stage in 'Dolittle,' attempting to breathe new life into the beloved character. His portrayal is certainly a departure, offering a more world-weary and emotionally guarded Dr. Dolittle. The film’s narrative, centred on a…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 2, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Dolittle' presents a vision of the famed veterinarian that leans into his eccentricities and underlying melancholy. Robert Downey Jr. delivers a performance that’s certainly distinctive, portraying a man haunted by loss who finds solace only amongst his animal…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 2, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The reimagining of Dr. Dolittle with Robert Downey Jr. at its centre presents a curious case of untapped potential. The premise, a reclusive doctor forced back into the world by a royal crisis, offers fertile ground for character…

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Marcus Bellwether
Apr 2, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

One enters 'Dolittle' with a sense of anticipation, primarily for Robert Downey Jr.'s post-Iron Man turn. He certainly commits to the role of the eccentric, grieving veterinarian, though the character’s peculiar affectations sometimes overshadow the narrative’s potential. The…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 2, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Robert Downey Jr. dons a peculiar accent and a rather ostentatious beard for 'Dolittle,' a film that feels like a throwback to a simpler, perhaps less discerning, era of family filmmaking. The plot, involving a reluctant doctor and…

FAQs

The film's context highlights that Dr. Dolittle has been living as a hermit for seven years following the loss of his wife. This profound personal tragedy is the direct cause of his withdrawal from society and his reclusive lifestyle. Consequently, his past grief and isolation significantly shape his reluctance to engage with the outside world. The epic adventure forces him to confront these lingering feelings and find his former courage and wit, suggesting a journey of emotional healing as much as a physical quest.