IMDb 5.4 1988 HD

Dot Goes to Hollywood

Dot Goes to Hollywood

1988
Animation Family
76 min NR Australia
7 / 10
5.4 IMDB

Dot sets out on a mighty adventure that takes her to Hollywood. With the help of Hollywood stars Dot wins a talent quest, and discovered by a famous…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Yoram Gross
Starring
Keith Scott / Robyn Moore / Ross Higgins

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

charming heartwarming aspirational predictable sweet earnest delightful functional optimistic a bit dated

Reviews

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Genevieve Moreau
May 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This animated escapade, Dot Goes to Hollywood, offers a charming narrative about achieving dreams for a noble cause. Dot's journey to cinematic stardom is motivated by her desire to help a koala friend requiring an operation, lending the…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 19, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

An earnest but somewhat formulaic animated effort, Dot Goes to Hollywood centres on a young character's improbable rise to fame. The plot is straightforward: Dot travels to Hollywood, wins a talent contest, and becomes a star, all to…

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Isabelle Dubois
May 19, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Dot Goes to Hollywood is a delightful confection, proving that a clear, benevolent purpose can fuel even the most fantastical dreams. Dot's ambition is not self-serving but a selfless act of love for her friend Gumley, a koala…

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Marcus Thorne
May 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This animated feature presents a familiar journey: an aspiring talent conquers the world of cinema. Dot's motivation, however, adds a touch of genuine warmth; her quest is fuelled by the need to fund a koala's operation. The voice…

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Eleanor Vance
May 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Dot Goes to Hollywood offers a whimsical escape, charting a young protagonist's unlikely ascent to stardom. The narrative, driven by a noble cause – the welfare of a koala friend – provides a sweet, if predictable, arc. Performances,…

FAQs

The provided context doesn't explicitly detail how Dot's Australian origins might influence her Hollywood experience. However, her journey from what is presumably an Australian setting to the glitz of Hollywood creates a classic fish-out-of-water scenario. This contrast likely forms a significant part of the film's charm and humour, as Dot navigates the unfamiliar world of filmmaking and stardom while maintaining her core motivations rooted in her homeland and her friendship with Gumley.