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Dolittle
Movie (2020)
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.
Movie (2020)
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.
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Sex & Nudity
Some romantic notions appear, including affectionate hand-holding and nuzzling in remembrance of a late wife, and a teen girl kisses a teen boy on the cheek. A slight innuendo about a romantic scorpion is also present.
Violence & Gore
Hunters shoot at ducks and a character accidentally shoots a squirrel. A human is attacked by a tiger and bats, and a villain holds a knife to an enemy's face. A cannonball is fired at a boat full of animals.
Profanity
Mild language includes one use of "damn" and "oh my God" as an exclamation, plus rude jokes about animal rear ends and gas.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
The editorial review marks alcohol, drugs and smoking as absent.
Frightening Scenes
Scenes include a frightening creature threatening humans and a cannonball fired at a boat full of animals who must escape into the water and struggle to survive. A teen jumps from a very high bridge onto a passing ship.
Other things to know
Off-screen merchandising tie-ins exist, though nothing is shown on screen; no purchases or online interaction are described.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Themes include helping others, treating animals well, overcoming grief, finding family among friends, and promoting communication, compassion, and teamwork.
Role models
Dr. Dolittle and Tommy Stubbins demonstrate compassion and kindness to animals, and Lily Dolittle is described as a smart, brave woman who embraced adventure.
Representation
The source describes Lily Dolittle as a smart, brave woman who embraced adventure, a strong female role model portrayal; no broader diversity claims are made.
Learning
Many kids may be drawn to the idea of being a veterinarian, but the review calls the veterinary science here pretty iffy. Families can discuss how the characters demonstrate teamwork.
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