# Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief (2008)

> A young animal communicator is drawn into presidential troubles when her extraordinary gift becomes a matter of national importance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17008

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Craig Shapiro
- Cast: Kyla Pratt, Peter Coyote, Malcolm Stewart, Niall Matter, Elise Gatien, Karen Holness, Christine Chatelain, Kwesi Ameyaw
- TMDB rating: 5.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1024724/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, breezy, juvenile, family movie night, lazy weekend

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