Doctor Dolittle
PG-13United States rating19981h 25mComedy, Family, Fantasy
A successful doctor discovers he has a long-forgotten ability to communicate with animals. As he begins to help various creatures in need, he must navigate the challenges of balancing his medical practice with his new role as a protector of the animal kingdom.
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PG-13 US
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A successful doctor discovers he has a long-forgotten ability to communicate with animals. As he begins to help various creatures in need, he must navigate the challenges of balancing his medical practice with his new role as a protector of the animal kingdom.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Mild
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Mild
- Pace
- Moderate
- The film follows a standard cinematic structure with a mix of dialogue scenes and moments of physical comedy. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeA flashback shows a dog biting and attacking a priest during an exorcism.
- Approx.SomeA circus tiger is shown suffering from severe headaches and vision problems.
- Approx.SomeA tiger becomes gravely ill and requires emergency surgery.
Talk about it after
- 1How did the doctor's ability to talk to animals change how he felt about his work?
- 2Why is it important to stand up for what you believe in, even when others might not understand?
- 3How did the doctor and his daughter find a way to reconnect after a misunderstanding?
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