Storyline

Dr. John Dolittle has the world in his hands: A beautiful wife at his side, two adorable daughters and a career that could not go better. One night, he nearly runs over a dog with his car. The dog yells "bonehead" and disappears. From then on, his childhood ability is back: To communicate with animals. Unfortunately, the word of Dolittle's ability is spreading quickly. Soon, many animals from rat to horse flock to his place to get medical advice. But his colleagues suspect he's going mad, and as the clinic Dolittle used to work for is about to being taken over for a huge amount of money, many decisions have to be made. Believe him? Put him into a mental institution? Sell the clinic? But also his family is close to breaking apart. Until a circus tiger falls seriously ill.

Plot Keywords

veterinarian, remake, san francisco california, based on novel, pigeon, barking, blockbuster, brain tumor, dysfunctional family, medical profession, surrealism, dog actor, orangutan, flatulence, father son relationship, father daughter relationship, bad smell, monkey, guinea pig, animal human communication

Short Review

Slim on story and rife with scatological jokes, the film may strike a chord with pre-teens but misses for an older crowd despite some nifty effects and broad humor.

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Streaming Service

1. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 14.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 19.99, Track Hd Price: 14.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Hd Price: 19.99

2. Amazon Video : From $3.99 to rent