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102 Dalmatians (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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102 Dalmatians is a 2000 family comedy directed by Kevin Lima, starring Glenn Close and Gérard Depardieu. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $183.6 million worldwide on a $85 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.

IMDb rating
4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
30%
worldwide gross
$183.6M
award nomination
1
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102 Dalmatians (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Kevin Lima
Genres
Comedy , Family
Original language
English
Budget
$85M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 102 Dalmatians About?

The premise of 102 Dalmatians without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Cruella De Vil attempts to leave her criminal past behind, but her obsession with fur soon resurfaces in Paris. This time, she’s set her sights on a new group of Dalmatian puppies. The film follows the ensuing chaos and humorous misadventures as Cruella pursues her canine quarry through the City of Love, leading to a whirlwind of comical situations and unexpected twists.

102 Dalmatians Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • cruella de vil character
  • dog
  • puppy
  • dalmatian
  • scheme
  • plot
  • plan
  • terror
  • terrorized
  • compassion
  • fashionista
  • overcoat
+38 more
  • jacket
  • coat
  • furrier
  • plate
  • skin
  • glamour
  • luxury
  • joint
  • incarceration
  • fixation
  • chime
  • loud noise
  • population
  • companion
  • designer
  • spot
  • enemy
  • rehabilitation
  • officer
  • newspaper headline
  • tug of war
  • dog food
  • tv news crew
  • community service
  • news report
  • pet dog
  • volunteer
  • scooter
  • dog show
  • catwalk
  • red dress
  • wedding cake
  • fur
  • punch and judy
  • white dress
  • balloon
  • park
  • slide
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Cast & crew

102 Dalmatians Cast

Glenn Close leads the cast, with Gérard Depardieu. Directed by Kevin Lima.

From the director

More from Kevin Lima

More films directed by Kevin Lima, best-rated first: Tarzan, Enchanted, A Goofy Movie and Eloise at Christmastime.

Full filmography
Ratings

102 Dalmatians Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave 102 Dalmatians 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.

Plot

102 Dalmatians Plot Summary

What happens in 102 Dalmatians from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Cruella de Vil (Glenn Close) emerges from a three-year prison sentence, she undergoes a profound transformation guided by psychologist Dr. Pavlov. With her obsession for fur coats firmly behind her, Cruella is granted probation with the strict warning that any violations will lead to her swift return to prison, as well as the loss of her eight million pound fortune which is destined for Westminster’s dog shelters. To maintain her freedom, she must reconcile her turbulent relationship with her beleaguered valet, Alonzo, and acquire the Second Chance Dog Shelter from the beleaguered Kevin Shepherd (Gérard Depardieu), effectively saving it from financial ruin.

Full summary

The whole story of 102 Dalmatians, scene by scene

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Box office

102 Dalmatians Box Office & Budget

102 Dalmatians grossed $183.6 million worldwide on a $85 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $67 million came from the US and Canada and $116.7 million (64%) from the rest of the world.

2000 box office

Worldwide gross

$183.6M

2.2× its budget

US & Canada
$67M
International
$116.7M
Budget
$85M
US & Canada 36% Rest of the world 64%
Awards

102 Dalmatians Awards & Nominations

102 Dalmatians was nominated for 1 Oscar.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

102 Dalmatians Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

102 Dalmatians (2000) - Theatrical Trailer (4K)
  • Teaser 102 Dalmatians (Official Teaser Trailer) [#2]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know 102 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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Cars

Cars in 102 Dalmatians

46 cars on screen, including the 1976 Panther DeVille and the 1988 Bedford Rascal.

All 46 cars
  • 1976 Panther DeVille in 102 Dalmatians 1976 Panther DeVille Main role
  • 1988 Bedford Rascal in 102 Dalmatians 1988 Bedford Rascal Important role
  • 1964 Citroën Type HY in 102 Dalmatians 1964 Citroën Type HY Important role
  • Piaggio Vespa in 102 Dalmatians Piaggio Vespa Important role
Details

102 Dalmatians Also Known As

31 alternative titles, including “102 Dálmatas” and “102 Dalmatiner”.

Also known as
  • 102 Dálmatas
  • 102 Dalmatiner
  • 102 Dalmations
  • Os 102 Dálmatas
  • 102 Dalmatiërs
  • Τα 102 Σκυλιά της Δαλματίας
  • Les 102 dalmatiens
  • La carica dei 102 - Un nuovo colpo di coda
  • 102 Dalmatiens
  • 101 כלבים וגנבים 2
  • 102 далматинца
  • 102 Dalmatinere
+19 more
  • 102 dalmatinů
  • 102 dalmatyńczyki
  • 102 Echte Dalmatiërs
  • 102
  • 102 kiskutya
  • 102 Dalmațieni
  • 102 далматинці
  • 102 달마시안
  • 102 dalmatíncov
  • 102真狗
  • 102 จุดจุ้น วุ่นเกินร้อย
  • 102 dalmatinca
  • 102 斑點狗
  • 102 Dalmaçyalı
  • 102 مرقش
  • 102 Dalmatialaista
  • ۱۰۲ سگ خالدار
  • 102 Chú Chó Đốm
  • 102 Dalmatinai

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FAQ

102 Dalmatians FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of 102 Dalmatians, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 102 Dalmatians?

102 Dalmatians runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was 102 Dalmatians released?

102 Dalmatians was released on November 22, 2000.

Who directed 102 Dalmatians?

102 Dalmatians was directed by Kevin Lima.

More films by Kevin Lima

Who is in the cast of 102 Dalmatians?

102 Dalmatians stars Glenn Close and Gérard Depardieu.

How much did 102 Dalmatians make at the box office?

102 Dalmatians grossed $183.6 million worldwide ($67 million domestic, $116.7 million international) on a budget of $85 million.

How is 102 Dalmatians rated?

102 Dalmatians has 4.9/10 on IMDb, 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.

Was 102 Dalmatians nominated for any awards?

102 Dalmatians received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does 102 Dalmatians have a post-credit scene?

No. 102 Dalmatians has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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