101 Dalmatians (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
101 Dalmatians is a 1996 adventure comedy directed by Stephen Herek, starring Jeff Daniels and Glenn Close. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $320.7 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Makeup and Hair at the BAFTA 1997. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Stephen Herek
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is 101 Dalmatians About?
The premise of 101 Dalmatians without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wealthy fashion designer with a passion for fur sets her sights on a litter of Dalmatian puppies, intending to turn their skins into a fur coat. This plot sparks a desperate chase as the puppies' devoted owners try to rescue them, leading to a chaotic and heartwarming adventure filled with canine capers and a valuable lesson about compassion.
101 Dalmatians Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dalmatian
- cruella de vil character
- bowl
- bicycle
- disney live action remake of animated film
- based on cartoon
- snow adventure
- bumbling crook
- computer game designer
- british character played by american actor
- belching
- puppy
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- coat
- live action remake
- cigarette holder
- evil woman
- 1990s
- birth
- animal urination
- cruel boss
- bulldog
- arrest
- blockbuster
- dog actor
- based on novel
- car set on fire
- square
- lover
- leash
- garden
- love
- street
- britain
- fashion boutique
- overcoat
- jacket
- luxury
- danger
- mother
- companion
- father
- nuptial
- wedding ring
- plot
- scheme
- plan
- taxidermist
- snow
- slide
- cold water
101 Dalmatians Cast
Jeff Daniels leads the cast, with Glenn Close. Directed by Stephen Herek.
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Director Stephen Herek
More from Stephen Herek
More films directed by Stephen Herek, best-rated first: Afterlife of the Party, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Mr. Holland's Opus and Rock Star.
101 Dalmatians Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave 101 Dalmatians 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 59% User score
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101 Dalmatians Plot Summary
What happens in 101 Dalmatians from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Roger Dearly, portrayed by Jeff Daniels, is a talented video game designer living in London with his beloved pet dalmatian, Pongo. One day, while out for a walk, Pongo catches sight of a stunning female dalmatian named Perdy. This leads to a playful chase through the bustling streets of London, ultimately revealing that Perdy has taken a liking to Pongo. When Roger and Perdy’s owner, fashion designer Anita Campbell-Green, played by Joely Richardson, cross paths in St. James Park, sparks fly and romance blossoms between these two couples—both human and canine—culminating in a wedding celebration.
Full summary
The whole story of 101 Dalmatians, scene by scene
101 Dalmatians Box Office
101 Dalmatians grossed $320.7 million worldwide. $136.2 million came from the US and Canada and $184.5 million (58%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$320.7M
- US & Canada
- $136.2M
- International
- $184.5M
101 Dalmatians Awards & Nominations
101 Dalmatians earned 2 award nominations, including Best Makeup and Hair at the BAFTA 1997. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1997 1 nomination- Nominated Best Makeup and Hair
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Golden Globes 1997 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Glenn Close
101 Dalmatians Trailers & Videos
The trailer of 101 Dalmatians.
How Well Do You Know 101 Dalmatians?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main villain in 101 Dalmatians?
Cars in 101 Dalmatians
34 cars on screen, including the 1976 Panther DeVille and the 1982 Ford Transit MkII.
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1976 Panther DeVille Main role -
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1994 Land-Rover Discovery Series I Important role -
1989 BMW K 75 RT Minor role
101 Dalmatians Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “Disney's 101 Dalmatians” and “101 Dálmatas”.
- Also known as
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- Disney's 101 Dalmatians
- 101 Dálmatas
- 101 Dalmatiner – Diesmal sind die Hunde echt
- על כלבים וגנבים 2
- 101 Dalmatyńczyków
- 101 Dálmatas: Ahora la Magia es Real!
- 101 Dalmatiner
- 101 kiskutya
- La carica dei 101 - Questa volta la magia è vera
- Les 101 Dalmatiens
- 101 далматинец
- 101 Dalmatinere
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- 101 dálmatas (¡Más vivos que nunca!)
- 101真狗
- 101 Echte Dalmatiërs
- 101 dalmatinů
- 101 כלבים וגנבים
- Os 101 Dálmatas
- 101
- 101 далматинець
- Τα 101 Σκυλιά της Δαλματίας Ολοζώντανα
- 101 далматинци
- 101 Dalmațieni
- 101 dalmatíncov
- 101 Dalmaçyalı
- 101 달마시안
- 101 dálmatas: ¡Ahora la magia es real!
- 101 Dalmatialaista
- 101 ไอ้จุดมหาสนุก
- 101 dalmatinec
- 101 Chú Chó Đốm
- 101 Dalmatinac
- 101 مئة مرقش ومرقش
- 101 დალმატინელი
- ۱۰۱ سگ خالدار
- 101 Dalmatinas
- 101 斑點狗
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Movies Like 101 Dalmatians
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including 102 Dalmatians, 101 Dalmatians II: Patch’s London Adventure and Dalmatians 3.
101 Dalmatians FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of 101 Dalmatians, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 101 Dalmatians?
101 Dalmatians runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was 101 Dalmatians released?
101 Dalmatians was released on November 27, 1996.
Who directed 101 Dalmatians?
101 Dalmatians was directed by Stephen Herek.
More films by Stephen Herek Who is in the cast of 101 Dalmatians?
101 Dalmatians stars Jeff Daniels and Glenn Close.
How much did 101 Dalmatians make at the box office?
101 Dalmatians grossed $320.7 million worldwide ($136.2 million domestic, $184.5 million international).
How is 101 Dalmatians rated?
101 Dalmatians has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 50 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Was 101 Dalmatians nominated for any awards?
101 Dalmatians received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does 101 Dalmatians have a post-credit scene?
Yes. 101 Dalmatians has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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