Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- juvenile
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics found the family comedy only sporadically amusing, with broad slapstick and simplistic lessons limiting its appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Maya inherits the distinctive ability to talk with animals and is assigned to assist the president.
The plot combines talking animals with a special assignment from the President of the United States.
Critical reception specifically identifies gunge-heavy slapstick as a defining comedic element.
Maya possesses the same animal-speaking ability as her father and acts on a major assignment.
Films like Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief, and why
Dr. Dolittle
family fantasy comedy centered on a human protagonist communicating with animals
Dr. Dolittle 2
animal-centered family comedy with broad slapstick and gentle life lessons
The Haunted Mansion
juvenile fantasy comedy featuring a young protagonist and talking animals
Movie Details
- Director
- Craig Shapiro
- Release Date
- 2008-03-04
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (207)
Cast
- Kyla Pratt
- Peter Coyote
- Malcolm Stewart
- Niall Matter
- Elise Gatien
- Karen Holness
- Christine Chatelain
- Kwesi Ameyaw
- Stephanie Belding
- Christopher Gaze
Where to watch in United States
- 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: Tail to the Chief about?
- A young animal communicator is drawn into presidential troubles when her extraordinary gift becomes a matter of national importance.
- What is Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief.
- What did critics think of Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief?
- Critics found the family comedy only sporadically amusing, with broad slapstick and simplistic lessons limiting its appeal.
- Which films are like Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief?
- Films with a similar feel include Dr. Dolittle, Dr. Dolittle 2, and The Haunted Mansion.
- How long is Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief?
- Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief runs 85 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief?
- In United States, Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
