Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dr. Dolittle 2 is a 2001 romantic comedy directed by Steve Carr, starring Eddie Murphy. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $176.1 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. Critics gave it 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Steve Carr
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $70M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Dr. Dolittle 2 About?
The premise of Dr. Dolittle 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
With his practice booming, Dr. Dolittle finds himself overwhelmed by a growing number of animal and human patients. When his animal friends face a crisis involving developers threatening their forest home, they turn to him for help. Dr. Dolittle must then balance his professional responsibilities with his loyalty to the animal kingdom, embarking on a challenging journey to protect their natural habitat and resolve the conflict.
Dr. Dolittle 2 Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- second part
- california
- sequel
- veterinarian
- sequel to remake
- character name as title
- dr. dolittle character
- three word title
- man wears eyeglasses
- monkey
- numbered sequel
- slimehouse
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- canine
- wolf
- danger
- grizzly bear
- burger king
- kentucky fried chicken
- krispy kreme
- animals family
- bear
- doctor
- false accusation
- urination
- animal human communication
- bee
- dog
- sexual reference
- courtroom
- endangered species
- raccoon
- reverse footage
- dancing bear
- father daughter relationship
- logging
- skunk
- san francisco california
- flatulence
Dr. Dolittle 2 Cast
Eddie Murphy stars in Dr. Dolittle 2. Directed by Steve Carr.
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Director Steve Carr
More from Steve Carr
More films directed by Steve Carr, best-rated first: Ron's Gone Wrong, Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, Next Friday and Rebound.
Dr. Dolittle 2 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dr. Dolittle 2 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
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IMDb 4.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 41% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 26%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 53% User score
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Dr. Dolittle 2 Plot Summary
What happens in Dr. Dolittle 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lucky the Dog (voiced by Norm Macdonald) narrates the remarkable ability of Dr. John Dolittle, portrayed by Eddie Murphy, who possesses the unique gift of communicating with animals. Following a trip to France, John returns home and surprises his wife with a present from Paris, along with a special gift for his daughter Maya (played by Kyla Pratt): a charming chameleon named Pepito.
Full summary
The whole story of Dr. Dolittle 2, scene by scene
Dr. Dolittle 2 Box Office & Budget
Dr. Dolittle 2 grossed $176.1 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 2.5 times what it cost. $113 million came from the US and Canada and $63.2 million (36%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$176.1M
2.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $113M
- International
- $63.2M
- Budget
- $70M
Dr. Dolittle 2 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dr. Dolittle 2.
How Well Do You Know Dr. Dolittle 2?
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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What did Dr. Dolittle give his wife as a token from his adventure in France?
Cars in Dr. Dolittle 2
13 cars on screen, including the 1998 Land-Rover Range Rover Series II and the 2000 Ford Mustang.
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1963 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
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Dr. Dolittle 2 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dr. Dolittle 2, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dr. Dolittle 2?
Dr. Dolittle 2 runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Dr. Dolittle 2 released?
Dr. Dolittle 2 was released on June 22, 2001.
Who directed Dr. Dolittle 2?
Dr. Dolittle 2 was directed by Steve Carr.
More films by Steve Carr Who is in the cast of Dr. Dolittle 2?
Dr. Dolittle 2 stars Eddie Murphy.
How much did Dr. Dolittle 2 make at the box office?
Dr. Dolittle 2 grossed $176.1 million worldwide ($113 million domestic, $63.2 million international) on a budget of $70 million.
How is Dr. Dolittle 2 rated?
Dr. Dolittle 2 has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does Dr. Dolittle 2 have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Dr. Dolittle 2 has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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