Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- warm
- whimsical
- hopeful
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film weakly written and cheap-looking, although its positive messages and tween-friendly animal premise received some approval.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Maya’s ability to talk to animals distinguishes her at school and drives her adjustment to ranch life.
Maya is sent to a ranch, where hard work and animal care become central to her self-discovery.
Talking animals provide Maya with an unusual social and emotional perspective as she struggles to fit in.
Films like Dr. Dolittle 3, and why
Dr. Dolittle 2
family fantasy comedy centered on a child communicating with animals and learning through an unusual rural adventure
Babe
tween-friendly animal comedy combining school-age identity struggles, talking animals, and warm life lessons
The One and Only Ivan
family comedy about a young protagonist and anthropomorphic animals overcoming practical obstacles through cooperation
Movie Details
- Director
- Rich Thorne
- Release Date
- 2006-04-25
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 5.1 / 10 (501)
Cast
- Kyla Pratt
- Kristen Wilson
- Walker Howard
- John Amos
- Luciana Carro
- Tommy Snider
- Calum Worthy
- Ryan McDonell
- Chenier Hundal
- Tara Wilson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Dr. Dolittle 3 about?
- A socially isolated girl with the power to speak to animals discovers confidence and belonging while working on a demanding ranch.
- What is Dr. Dolittle 3 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dr. Dolittle 3 as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Dr. Dolittle 3 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Dr. Dolittle 3.
- What did critics think of Dr. Dolittle 3?
- Critics broadly found the film weakly written and cheap-looking, although its positive messages and tween-friendly animal premise received some approval.
- Which films are like Dr. Dolittle 3?
- Films with a similar feel include Dr. Dolittle 2, Babe, and The One and Only Ivan.
- How long is Dr. Dolittle 3?
- Dr. Dolittle 3 runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dr. Dolittle 3?
- In United States, Dr. Dolittle 3 streams on Disney Plus.
