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Doctor Dolittle

5.719981h 25mPG-13MovieComedyFamilyFantasy

A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle seems to have the world by the tail, until a long suppressed talent he possessed as a child, the ability to communicate with animals is suddenly reawakened with a vengeance! Now…

DirectorBetty Thomas
WritersNat Mauldin·Larry Levin
ProducersJohn Davis·David T. Friendly

Where to watch

Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Betty Thomas

EMEddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Dr. John Dolittle
ODOssie Davis
Ossie Davis
Archer Dolittle
OPOliver Platt
Oliver Platt
Dr. Mark Weller
PBPeter Boyle
Peter Boyle
Calloway
RSRichard Schiff
Richard Schiff
Dr. Gene Reiss
KWKristen Wilson
Kristen Wilson
Lisa
JTJeffrey Tambor
Jeffrey Tambor
Dr. Fish
KPKyla Pratt
Kyla Pratt
Maya
RRaven-Symoné
Raven-Symoné
Charisse
SG
Steven Gilborn
Dr. Litvack
EDErik Dellums
Erik Dellums
Jeremy
JCJune Christopher
June Christopher
Diane

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Doctor Dolittle — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Doctor Dolittle?

Doctor Dolittle is streaming on Disney Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Doctor Dolittle on Netflix?

No, Doctor Dolittle is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Doctor Dolittle on Amazon Prime Video?

Doctor Dolittle isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Doctor Dolittle for free?

Doctor Dolittle is available on Disney Plus in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Doctor Dolittle?

Yes — Doctor Dolittle is followed by Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) in the Dr. Dolittle Collection.

Is there a prequel to Doctor Dolittle?

Doctor Dolittle is the first film in the Dr. Dolittle Collection.

Is Doctor Dolittle part of a trilogy?

No — Doctor Dolittle is part of the Dr. Dolittle Collection, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Dr. Dolittle Collection?

There are 5 films in the Dr. Dolittle Collection: Doctor Dolittle (1998), Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001), Dr. Dolittle 3 (2006), Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief (2008) and Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts (2009).