Dolittle

"He's just not a people person."

Jan 17 2020 PG 1h 41m
Adventure, Comedy, Family

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.

Plot

After his wife's death, Dr. John Dolittle (Robert Downey, Jr.) decided to hide from the world with his beloved animals. But he has to take a journey to a mysterious island to find a healing tree, which is the only medicine that can help the dying Queen Victoria (Jessie Buckley) in Buckingham Palace.

Written by

Stephen Gaghan, Dan Gregor, Doug Mand

Directed by

Stephen Gaghan

Production Countries

Japan, United States of America, China, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Roth-Kirschenbaum Films, Perfect World Pictures, Team Downey, Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 9 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
73,785
Average Rating
5.6 out of 10
Metascore
26
Popularity
NA