Dr. Dolittle (movie) facts for kids
Dr. Dolittle is a funny comedy movie that came out in 1998. It was made by Davis Entertainment and 20th Century Fox. The main actor is Eddie Murphy, who plays Dr. Dolittle. He is a doctor who lives in San Francisco. Dr. Dolittle discovers he has a special gift: he can talk to animals! He can also understand what they say. This movie was made for families and earned a lot of money, about $294 million. It was so popular that it had one direct sequel that was shown in theaters. There were also three more movies that went straight to video. A video game based on the movie, called Dr. Dolittle, was released in 2006. It was a simulation game.
About the Movie
This movie tells the story of Dr. John Dolittle. He is a busy doctor who suddenly starts hearing animals talk. At first, he thinks he is going crazy! But soon, he realizes it's a real gift. Animals from all over come to him for help with their problems. This makes his life very exciting and sometimes a bit messy.
The film is full of humor and heartwarming moments. It shows how Dr. Dolittle learns to use his new ability. He helps many different animals, from a grumpy tiger to a lonely bear. His family also has to get used to their house being full of talking creatures.
Success and Sequels
Dr. Dolittle was a big hit when it came out. People loved the funny story and Eddie Murphy's performance. Because it was so popular, more movies were made.
- The first sequel, Dr. Dolittle 2, came out in 2001. Eddie Murphy returned as the doctor.
- After that, three more movies were made. These were released directly to video and DVD. They continued the adventures of the Dolittle family and their animal friends.
Video Game
A video game based on the movie was released in 2006. It was called Dr. Dolittle. The game was a simulation game. This means players could experience what it might be like to be Dr. Dolittle. You could interact with animals and help them, just like in the movie.
See also
In Spanish: Doctor Dolittle (película de 1967) para niños
